Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for atrial fibrillation and hypertension were denied, but the effective dates for service connection for both conditions were granted as earlier than August 10, 2022. The claim for TDIU was remanded.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the veteran's hypertension because the evidence did not show a history of diastolic pressure predominantly at or above 100.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches was denied. The claim for service connection for hypertension was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for both hypertension and dermatophytosis.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for migraine headaches, hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), nausea/intestinal irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and sleep disturbances because they were not filed on the proper form. The claim for service connection for a spleen condition was denied.

The Board dismissed all appeals due to untimely filing of the notice of disagreement. The Veteran is encouraged to file a supplemental claim.

The Board denied service connection for IBS and esophageal achalasia but remanded decisions on Crohn's disease, constant urination, hypertension, bruxism, degenerative disc disease, low back condition, and neck condition.

The appeal was dismissed because the veteran died while it was pending.

The veteran is granted a 10 percent disability rating for hypertension. Other issues related to obstructive sleep apnea, interstitial lung disease, and left middle finger injury are remanded for further evaluation.

Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The claim for hypertension is remanded for further review.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II because the evidence did not show a link to military service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension due to herbicide agent exposure are remanded. The Board will correct duty-to-assist errors before deciding the remaining claims on appeal.

The Board denied service connection for both hypertension and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a link to military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for head trauma residuals, including traumatic brain injury, was denied. The claim for hypertension was remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was granted. Claims for a skin disorder and right ear hearing loss were denied, while claims for left ear hearing loss and GERD were remanded.

The appeals for disability ratings related to hypertension and right ear hearing loss were dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The veteran's claims for a higher rating and earlier effective dates for insomnia and tinnitus were denied. Claims for service connection for hypertension, right foot condition, and sleep condition were remanded.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for hypertension to be readjudicated on the merits. The Veteran's statement and a medical article from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be considered.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the veteran's COPD rating and related benefits but remanded decisions on specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grants.

The veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified anxiety disorder was granted. All other claims were denied.