Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition was aggravated during his active-duty service. The claims for kidney stones and heart disease were remanded for further examination under the PACT Act.

The Board granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease and degenerative arthritis, right shoulder degenerative arthritis, left shoulder degenerative arthritis, and lumbosacral spine degenerative disc disease and degenerative arthritis. The claim for hypertension was denied.

The appeal was granted for service connection of a back disability, an effective date of April 24, 2023, for hypertension and post-traumatic headaches ratings, and TDIU. The claims for increased ratings were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension as there was insufficient evidence to support that his diastolic pressure was predominantly 100 or more, or systolic pressure was predominantly 160 or more during the applicable appellate time period.

The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 20 percent for hypertension and an earlier effective date prior to February 2, 2024 for the grant of an increased rating of 20 percent for hypertension was denied.

The Board denied all claims for increased ratings, except for sinusitis which was granted a higher rating.

The Board granted a 30 percent initial disability rating for service-connected kidney cancer and denied an increased rating greater than 30 percent. The claim for service connection for hypertension was remanded.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of May 19, 2011 for service connection for CAD, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension based on the Veteran's presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and a left eye condition to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for type II diabetes, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss for readjudication with new evidence.

The Board denied increased ratings for degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine, plantar fasciitis with degenerative joint disease in both feet, and hypertension.

The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for left ocular hypertension and remanded the claims for service connection for a lower back condition and a right shoulder condition.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's condition was at least as likely as not incurred during his active service.

The Board denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension, GERD and hiatal hernia, and tinnitus.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for hypertension, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor based on blood pressure readings and testimony.

The appeal for service connection for a hand tremor, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction was dismissed due to the Veteran's concurrent election of higher-level review and an appeal to the Board.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding no evidence of the condition during or within one year after active duty and no credible lay statements linking it to service.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for the lumbar spine disability, service connection for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the lumbar spine disability, but denied a compensable rating for hypertension. The issues of service connection for foot and knee disabilities were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding no evidence of a causal relationship between the conditions and the Veteran's active military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, hypertensive chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, Type II, and cardiomyopathy as they are inextricably intertwined with each other.