Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for glaucoma was denied, but a separate noncompensable rating for visual acuity impairment was granted. The claim for a higher rating for hypertension was also denied. Claims for service connection for dementia and a congenital abnormality were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for GERD with hiatal hernia is remanded due to new and relevant evidence. The claims for osteopenia and an initial compensable rating for hypertension are denied.

The Board remanded all issues on appeal, including service connection for various cancers and peripheral neuropathies, due to missing medical records and the need for further development.

The appeals for back disorder, bilateral foot disorder, high blood pressure, and bilateral hearing loss were dismissed due to procedural issues. The appeals for right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder were denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and chronic interstitial lung disease were granted under the PACT Act. A compensable rating of at least 10 percent was also granted for photophobia and vitreous floaters.

The Board denied service connection for vitamin D deficiency and an increased rating for hypertension.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the veteran's hypertension because his blood pressure readings did not meet the required criteria.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, a heart condition, multiple myeloma, anemia, tinnitus, and a kidney condition. The Veteran's claims were based on alleged exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Okinawa.

The veteran's appeal for TDIU was granted for the period before April 6, 2024, but not after due to a combined 100 percent rating.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher rating for hypertension, stating that the criteria for a compensable rating were not met. The veteran's blood pressure readings did not predominantly meet the required levels.

The veteran's PTSD with persistent depressive disorder is service-connected at 70% from March 6, 2020. The veteran's hypertension rating increased to 10% from April 9, 2017. Increased ratings for atrial fibrillation, kidney cancer residuals, and squamous cell carcinoma were denied.

The Board denied compensable evaluations for hypertension and GERD but remanded the claim for service connection of non-alcoholic steatosis.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension because the veteran did not serve in Vietnam and was not exposed to herbicides. The veteran's hypertension was not shown in service or within one year of separation.

The appeal for hypothyroidism was dismissed due to concurrent election. The issues related to hypertension were remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes, bladder cancer, hypertension, and bronchitis have all been denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability or a nexus to service.,Service connection was not granted because the medical records do not support a finding that any of these conditions began during or shortly after service.

The Board remanded the claim to obtain an addendum medical opinion on whether the Veteran's service-connected mood disorder caused or contributed to his death.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied. The claims for skin disability and erectile dysfunction were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions, including low back disability and diabetes mellitus, type II, were granted. The claim for rheumatic fever was remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, as secondary to post gastrectomy syndrome was granted. The claim for hypertension was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for both labile hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea.