Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board remanded the claim for hypertension as secondary to PTSD because the medical opinion was inadequate. A new examination is required.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a herniated disc in the cervical spine was denied. The claims for hypertension, back condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, and bilateral foot conditions were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for service-connected hypertension because the evidence did not show that his blood pressure met the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board dismissed all appeals because the Veteran died before a decision could be made and there was no eligible substitute claimant.

The veteran's hypertension rating was increased to 10% from October 9, 2014. The veteran's atrial fibrillation rating was confirmed at 10% prior to October 9, 2014, but denied for periods after that date.

The veteran withdrew the appeal, so all claims were dismissed.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for anxiety and hypertension disabilities. The Veteran's service from April 1962 to April 1965 is recognized, but more evidence is needed.

The Board denied the veteran's request for a compensable initial disability rating for hypertension. The evidence did not show that the condition warranted a higher rating.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension, right shoulder disability, and obstructive sleep apnea. The claim for diabetes mellitus was not readjudicated due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea due to procedural errors.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for ACD was denied, but they were granted TDIU and DEA benefits.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for hypertension was denied. The claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for osteoarthritis of the left shoulder was dismissed.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for hypertension to obtain a new medical opinion.

The Board remanded all issues on appeal to obtain complete service treatment records and schedule medical examinations.

The veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was granted and will be readjudicated. Claims for hypercholesterolemia were denied, while claims for hypertension and chronic pain in the left hip were remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and to obtain relevant medical records. The issues include service connection for a right wrist disability, ratings for various disabilities, and evaluations of mental health conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations, treatment records, and medical opinions. The heart condition claim is deferred until the diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension issues are resolved.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of right and left lower extremity radiculopathy was dismissed. The claims for higher ratings for several conditions were remanded. An effective date of September 5, 2019, for TDIU and DEA benefits was granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension based on presumption via the PACT Act is granted. The issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension on a facts-found basis is remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was granted under the PACT Act. Other claims were remanded for further review.