Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for back pain, tinnitus, hypertension, and bilateral foot pain. It also denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's hypertension because their blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 10 percent for hypertension because their blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria.

The veteran's claims for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy sciatica, and knee strains were granted as secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine condition. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied. Other conditions were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including psychiatric disabilities, TBI, sleep apnea, migraines, vertigo, hypertension, plantar fasciitis, and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to establish a current disability or a causal relationship to service.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension due to inadequate medical evidence. The Veteran will undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypothyroidism, asthma, hypertension, diabetes, eczema, and secondary polycythemia vera were denied. The claim for parkinsonism was remanded.

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

The appeal for hypertension was dismissed because it was already granted. Service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD), right ankle disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability were granted.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension effective August 10, 2022, under the PACT Act. The Veteran's hypertension is considered to be caused by herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for several conditions were denied. However, service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act and for depressive disorder due to another medical condition was granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension and/or hypertensive heart disease, noting issues with medical opinions and instructions.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions, including hypertension, heart disorder, edema of the lower extremities, prostate disorder, and urinary tract disorder. The Board also directed further development to verify the veteran's exposure to Agent Orange while stationed in Japan.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a lack of VA examination and opinion regarding his service connection claims for various disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, arthritis, an enlarged heart, frostbite, prostate enlargement, kidney tumor, and high blood pressure. The Veteran contends that these conditions began during service or are related to service.

The veteran's service connection for hypertension and right pulmonary nodule lung cancer is granted based on exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board has decided to re-evaluate the veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension due to new evidence. The case is sent back to the regional office for further review.

The appeal for service connection of hypertension was dismissed because it was erroneously docketed twice.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pansinusitis was dismissed. The claim for a compensable rating for bilateral tinea pedis was denied. Claims for irritable bowel syndrome, hypertension, rhinitis, and asthma were remanded.

The Veteran's request for specially adapted housing or special home adaptations was denied because his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability that precludes locomotion without aid.

The Board remanded all issues to the AOJ for further development and opinions, including VA examinations.