Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and a heart disability are all granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during active duty in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and SMC were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher evaluations or entitlement to SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea due to the appellant's withdrawal before a decision was made.

The Veteran's service connection claims for dermatitis/eczema, sleep apnea, a psychiatric disorder (including MDD and PTSD), hypertension, COPD, low back disorder, and prostate cancer are all granted. The Board found that the evidence supported these determinations based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and hypertension have been denied. A TDIU has been granted.

The Veteran's hypertension, nonalcoholic liver problems - mild hepatics steatosis, and acquired mental health condition (claimed as anxiety and depression) are all denied.,Service connection for these conditions is not granted because the evidence does not support a nexus to service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been withdrawn and are dismissed. Service connection has been granted for generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, but denied for other conditions.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is not service-connected as there was no in-service diagnosis or symptoms, and the VA examiner found it less likely caused by service.,Service connection for hypertension is denied because the condition did not begin during service or shortly after, and there is no evidence of continuity of symptomatology. The Veteran's hypertension is also not a qualifying disability under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.,The Veteran's vertigo was not service-connected as it did not start in service or shortly thereafter, and there was no evidence of continuity of symptoms. It is also not a qualifying disability under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted based on presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during the Gulf War era.

The Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected as it did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of separation from service.,Prior to November 16, 2023, the Veteran's heart palpitations were not manifested by permanent atrial fibrillation or other supraventricular tachycardia documented by ECG or Holter monitor.

The Board has identified errors in the rating decision and is remanding the case for further development to ensure all relevant evidence is considered.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the April 2025 higher-level review did not identify a decision in the AMA system adjudicating the matter on appeal with which the Veteran disagreed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, depression, migraine headaches, hypertension, abnormal heartbeat, bilateral eye condition (sensitivity to light), erectile dysfunction, skin disorder, upper spine condition, lower back condition, skeletal arthritis of entire joint system, left hip condition, right hip condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, left foot condition, and right foot condition have all been denied.,The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection for any of these conditions due to a lack of current disability or no evidence linking the claimed conditions to his active duty service.

The Veteran's hypertension and prostate cancer residuals (voiding dysfunction) have been granted increased ratings of 10 percent and 20 percent, respectively.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension, both service-connected due to direct evidence, have been granted effective from March 14, 2023.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to warrant readjudication of the previously denied claims for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, Hypertension, and Headaches. The case is being remanded to allow for further consideration.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the Veteran's exposure to mercury in dental amalgams and asbestos during service. A VA medical opinion is needed to determine if these exposures are related to his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause him to require regular aid and attendance, but he does not meet the criteria for SMC based on the housebound rate.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in developing evidence related to possible ionizing radiation exposure and TERA participation. The claim will be reconsidered with proper development of this information.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability rating since August 10, 2022. The evidence does not support higher ratings due to the blood pressure readings.

The Board has granted service connection for moderate persistent reactive airway disease without complication. The claims for sleep apnea, hypertension (high blood pressure), and traumatic brain injury are remanded due to the failure to obtain relevant VA treatment records.