Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected atrial fibrillation and hypertension are not rated higher than the current levels, with no compensable rating for hypertension.,The Veteran does not meet the criteria for TDIU prior to December 27, 2023 due to multiple service-connected disabilities. From that date, he has a combined disability rating of 100% but does not have a single service-connected disability precluding him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment.

The appeals regarding service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right foot plantar fasciitis, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left ankle sprain, right shoulder arthritis, degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and left knee condition are dismissed.,The appeals regarding service connection for right shoulder arthritis and right knee condition are granted.

The Board has restored a 10 percent rating for hypertension, finding that the evidence did not show an actual improvement in the Veteran's condition.

The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for further development to determine its relationship to service, including consideration of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to combat in service and granted service connection.,The Veteran does not have hypertension for VA purposes, thus denial of service connection.,The Veteran's fatigue is attributed to his service-connected fibromyalgia, obstructive sleep apnea, and PTSD, resulting in denial of service connection.,Service connection for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are dismissed due to the Veteran explicitly withdrawing his appeal.,Service connection for a disability manifesting in memory loss other than an acquired psychological disorder is denied as it overlaps with PTSD.,Service connection for myofascial pain syndrome is denied as it overlaps with fibromyalgia.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for a compensable evaluation for service-connected hypertension and for service connection for atrial fibrillation, skin cancer, hyperhidrosis, left knee condition, left hip condition, right hip condition, right shoulder condition, and left shoulder condition due to procedural errors in filing.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted, and his hypertension claim is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his exposure to radiation during active service. The claims will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension first manifested during his active duty service and has persisted since then, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and a foot condition. The evidence does not show that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for hypertension due to potential exposure during military service, specifically in Southwest Asia. The Veteran's hypertension is considered a presumptive condition related to Gulf War Service under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's hypertension and skin disorder have been granted, but the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending. The Board has remanded this issue.

The Board has granted service connection for PFB, hypertension, and right knee degenerative arthritis. The claims for left shoulder disability and skin rash have been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Service connection for hypertension was also denied, with the Board finding that the Veteran did not have hypertension during service and that it did not manifest within one year post-service.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder, with obesity being an intermediate step in their development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, prostate cancer, and hypertension are granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure during active service. The claim for service connection for stroke is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions addressing direct service connection.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral upper extremity nerve disability, hypothyroidism, hypertension, status-post colectomy, and psychiatric disorder due to a lack of evidence showing the presence of these conditions during or shortly after service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for tinnitus and service connection for hypertension. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a finding of service connection for either condition.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 10 percent ratings for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension, effective September 1, 2025. The reduction was improper as there is no evidence of actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions.