Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The appeal for service connection of sleep apnea is remanded. The Board needs more information on how the veteran's service-connected conditions may have caused or worsened obesity and sleep apnea.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder, claimed as coronary artery disease, and hypertension prior to August 10, 2022. The evidence does not support a finding of current disability or a link between these conditions and service.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a heart condition, and a left knee disability. The Board will consider new evidence submitted after March 2023.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for hypertension because the medical evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, finding that the evidence did not demonstrate a relationship to military service.

All claims were dismissed without prejudice due to the veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, hemorrhoids, acid reflux/GERD, and a nervous stomach condition because the evidence did not show these conditions began during or were related to active service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability and cervical spine disability were dismissed. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for Type II diabetes mellitus was denied, as well as the claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. Service connection for hypertension was granted under the PACT Act.

The Board remanded all issues to associate a missing document with the claims file.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied. The claims for hypertension and renal failure were remanded.

The veteran is eligible for direct payment of attorney fees based on the May 2023 award of a 20 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss. The veteran is not eligible for direct payment of attorney fees based on the May 2023 awards of service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, back disability, and right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board denied service connection for left and right ankle pain, reduced the rating for bilateral hearing loss to zero percent, and denied compensable ratings for chronic sinusitis, bilateral tinea pedis, and hypertension. The claims for IBS, foot pain, hand pain, dry eyes, and increased ratings for knee arthritis were remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and prostate cancer with urinary incontinence were granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, headaches, and mitral valve prolapse were remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and hypertension due to exposure to herbicide agents and Camp Lejeune contaminated water. The Board needs more information to verify the veteran's claimed exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for hypertension due to lack of new evidence.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher disability ratings and service connection for several conditions, citing missing records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, high blood pressure, and diabetes mellitus, type 2. The Veteran's PTSD is related to a personal assault during service, and both hypertension and diabetes are related to Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water exposure.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, thyroid cancer, and acid reflux disease. The Board needs more information about the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents or other toxins during his service.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for tinnitus was denied. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was also denied. Claims for hypertension, migraine headaches, and lower back disability were remanded.

The appeal for service connection of kidney disease as secondary to hypertension is remanded. The Board needs more information on whether the hypertension aggravated the kidney disease.