Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal due to his withdrawal of the appeal in writing, stating that once these disabilities have been withdrawn, there should be no disabilities under the appeal process.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment from December 1, 2017 to January 24, 2023.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of hypertension, leading to its dismissal.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to work.

The Board denied a compensable rating for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective February 19, 2014, due to his service-connected disabilities.,Basic eligibility for Chapter 35 DEA benefits was also granted effective February 19, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for aortic aneurysm and sleep apnea, finding that evidence does not support finding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's substantive appeal was timely filed, and thus grants his claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cardiac disability, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities. The decision also dismissed his claim for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and gout, but granted service connection for left ear hearing loss.,Right ear hearing loss is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's effective date for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) at the housebound level is granted as of May 10, 2007. The decision was based on his service-connected disabilities totaling 60 percent disabling.

The Veteran's hypertension has not been manifested by diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more. The Veteran's hypertension does not have a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more.,The Veteran's adenocarcinoma of the prostate is in remission and warrants at least a 10 percent rating based on residual voiding dysfunction.

The Veteran's hypertension, which requires continuous medication for control, has not met the criteria for a compensable disability rating under VA regulations. The Board found that the evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for hypertension and ischemic heart disease due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to service.

The Board dismissed all appeals as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart disability, prostate cancer, hypertension, fatigue, syncope, vertigo, erectile dysfunction, glaucoma, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, have all been denied as not supported by evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The Board has granted an initial compensable rating of 10 percent for hypertension. The issues of service connection for headaches and eye disability, as secondary to service-connected hypertension, are remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and prostate cancer due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's service near the Korean DMZ. The PACT Act of 2022 established hypertension as a presumptive condition associated with such exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, PTSD with alcohol and marijuana use disorders, and TDIU from December 31, 2009 is granted. The claims for shrinkage with fluid on the brain as secondary to PTSD with alcohol and marijuana use disorders and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and sleep apnea are remanded due to potential exposure to PCBs while stationed at Fort McClellan. The right knee and left knee disability ratings are also remanded as the evidence is conflicting. The TDIU and SMC based on loss of use of the lower extremities claims are remanded in conjunction with the knee issues.