The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for hypertension was denied. For the period of May 1, 2009 to February 27, 2018, his claim for an increased rating for migraines was also denied. Beginning February 27, 2018, but no earlier, he is granted a 30 percent evaluation for migraines.,The Veteran's hypertension did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation as his systolic blood pressure readings were predominantly under 160 and diastolic pressure was predominantly under 100. For the period of May 1, 2009 to February 27, 2018, his migraines did not result in characteristic prostrating attacks averaging once a month or more.

The Board granted an effective date of October 21, 2021, for the grant of service connection for hypertension.

The appeal for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, service connection for right ear hearing loss, and bilateral vision condition was dismissed. Service connection for hypertension, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease was denied.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including prostate cancer and related disabilities, urinary incontinence, sleep apnea, hypertension, varicose veins, lumbar spine disability, hip arthritis, shoulder arthritis, ankle arthritis, knee strain, knee replacement, and hand arthritis. The only condition granted was a 10 percent rating for a fracture of the right proximal first metacarpal.

The Veteran was granted a 70 percent initial disability rating for PTSD effective December 2, 2021, but the claim for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent was denied. The appeal also included claims for service connection and ratings for various conditions, some of which were granted while others were remanded.