Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The appeal of service connection for hypertension and diabetes was withdrawn by the Veteran's representative, leading to the dismissal of both claims.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for ischemic heart disease and hypertension, but denied a compensable rating for hypertension.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for muscle myopathy/intramuscular hemangioma of the right temple, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and sleep apnea to ensure an adequate medical opinion is obtained regarding the nexus between these conditions and toxic exposures during service.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and a heart disorder, but denied service connection for vitamin D deficiency. The Veteran was also granted a 100 percent rating for chronic bronchitis with obstructive sleep apnea and a total disability rating for compensation purposes due to individual unemployability (TDIU), as well as special monthly compensation based on the statutory housebound criteria.

The Board denied a compensable rating for residuals of prostate cancer and a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension as there were no systolic readings predominantly 160 or more or diastolic readings predominantly 100 or more noted during or prior to the appeal period.

The Board denied service connection for insomnia and a compensable disability rating for hypertension, but remanded the claims for service connection for brain tumor (meningioma) and right hip condition.

The Board granted service connection for a left knee condition as secondary to the Veteran's right knee condition, but denied service connection for bilateral muscle spasms, lumbosacral strain (claimed as low back condition), mouth ulcers (also claimed as mouth condition), hypertension, right ear hearing loss, and left shoulder condition, to include a dislocated shoulder.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and denied the claims for increased ratings for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, as well as for lumbar spine disability, coronary artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and a total disability rating for compensation based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was dismissed. The appeals for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a left ankle disability and service connection for PTSD were denied. The remaining issues were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022 (PACT Act) due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand.

The appeal for a compensable rating for hypertension and the claim for a 10-percent evaluation under 38 C.F.R. § 3.324, based on multiple non-compensable service-connected disabilities, were dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for multiple disabilities, including a cervical spine disability, low back disability, and various limb and heart conditions, as the evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions began during or were related to the veteran's service.

The Board remands the claims for an earlier effective date and a compensable rating for hypertension, as well as a higher rating for ulcerative colitis with secondary anemia, to ensure proper development of the evidence.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, prostate cancer, and multiple myeloma based on their direct relationship to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a heart disability, diabetes mellitus Type II, and hypertension as further development is needed to obtain new VA opinions.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypertension to obtain a medical opinion regarding its relationship to the Veteran's presumed exposure to environmental hazards during his service in Southwest Asia.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act, a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to November 29, 2021, and an earlier effective date for DEA benefits prior to November 29, 2021.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more during the appeal period.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, an eye disability, and diabetes mellitus to obtain outstanding VA treatment records from 1970 to 2008.