Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and an initial rating of 50 percent for headaches, resolving all doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension to obtain additional private medical records from Kaiser Permanente.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, but dismissed the appeal for service connection for foot pain and denied an initial compensable rating for hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II, but denied service connection for a bilateral hip disability. The other issues related to the bilateral eye condition, prostate disability, and hypertension were remanded.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for right knee degenerative arthritis and a 20 percent rating for right knee patellar instability, effective from April 25, 2023, while denying service connection for hypertension and increased ratings for other conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and diverticulosis, claimed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), to obtain adequate medical opinions addressing causation and aggravation.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD with hiatal hernia and hypertension, as new and relevant evidence has been received. The claims for allergic rhinitis, sinus condition, ankle gout, recurrent left shoulder dislocation, and right knee disability are denied as no new and relevant evidence was submitted.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for all issues, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review the appeal.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and denied increased ratings for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, migraines, and sinusitis.

The Board denied a compensable rating for hypertension as the Veteran's blood pressure readings did not predominantly meet or exceed the criteria required for a higher rating.

The Board has granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, neurological disorder, right side body weakness, memory disorder, and balance disorder based on new and relevant evidence being received.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension and remanded the claims for increased ratings for stroke residuals, earlier effective dates for service connection, and special monthly compensation.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic multiple joint pain, hypertension, and low back disorder to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied all claims for increased ratings and service connection, as the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection for any of the conditions appealed.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension due to in-service toxic exposures at Fort McClellan, as further development is needed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and related conditions due to a lack of adequate medical evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or a history of such requiring continuous medication.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition due to the lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis or residuals, and remanded claims for hypertension and prostate cancer for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and special monthly compensation due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically related to toxic exposure risk activities under the PACT Act.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's hypertension based on systolic pressure readings predominantly at or over 160.