Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for hypertension prior to August 10, 2022, based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's hypertension is etiologically related to his service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for service-connected hypertension as there was no evidence of record to show that his diastolic pressure was predominantly greater than 100 prior to medication nor systolic pressure predominantly greater than 160 prior to medication.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there was no current diagnosis of hypertension and that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's claimed condition and his military service.

The appeal of service connection for hypertension was dismissed due to an impermissible concurrent election by the Veteran.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for hypertension, as the Veteran's blood pressure readings more nearly approximated diastolic pressure readings of predominantly 100 or more and systolic pressure readings of predominantly 160 or more.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension as it is a chronic disease that began during active service.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for service-connected hypertension, as the evidence shows that the Veteran's hypertension requires continuous medication for control.

The Board denied service connection for chronic urinary tract infections, diabetes mellitus, benign prostatic hypertrophy, hyperparathyroidism and hypercalcemia, hypertension, and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound status.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for direct payment of attorney fees from past due benefits awarded in an August 2023 rating decision granting service connection for Parkinson's disease and related symptoms.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypertension to obtain an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's major depressive disorder at least as likely as caused or aggravated her obesity, which is a risk factor for hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and prostate cancer based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service near the Korean Demilitarized Zone.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension due to exposure to herbicide agents, effective from the date of claim. The appeal for chronic kidney disease was remanded for further evidence.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and coronary atherosclerosis due to in-service exposure to Agent Orange. Hypomagnesemia was denied as it is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board granted a 50 percent initial evaluation for persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress, but denied increased ratings for hypertension, sleep apnea, and tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and remanded the claims for hypertension, ED, and SMC based on loss of use.

The Board is remanding the claim for service connection for hypertension to obtain a medical opinion regarding its etiology.

The Board granted service connection for neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, hypertension, aortic aneurysm and aortic regurgitation as secondary to hypertension, and prostate cancer with associated erectile dysfunction. The claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, obstructive sleep apnea, an immune disorder, and a liver disability were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder as secondary to service-connected hearing loss and/or tinnitus due to missing evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, a heart disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder to obtain additional medical opinions.