Hypertension (high blood pressure) — all decisions

The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance from July 28, 2023, through September 21, 2024.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for hypertension and TDIU due to PTSD, while denying service connection for a neck disability and remanding claims for vasovagal syncope and migraine headaches.

The Board denied service connection for all the conditions claimed by the Veteran, as there was no evidence of a current disability that began during service or is at least as likely as not related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including left knee degenerative joint disease, right knee DJD, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, psoriasis, acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and various other injuries and conditions claimed by the Veteran.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis from September 26, 2023, and a compensable rating for hypertension. The claim for service connection for headaches as secondary to allergic rhinitis was remanded, as well as the claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis prior to September 26, 2023.

The Board denied service connection for multiple disorders, including left and right knee disorders, hypertension, left hand, foot, leg, and arm disorders, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or a nexus to service.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of July 14, 2021, for the award of service connection for hypertension and chronic kidney disease (secondary to hypertension).

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and a rating in excess of 20 percent for the lumbar spine back disability, as the evidence did not show symptoms productive of total occupational and social impairment or greater severity.

The appeals for service connection and TDIU were dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for headaches diagnosed as migraines including migraine variants, but remanded the claims for hypertension, left rotator cuff tear, and right ear hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, a headache condition, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), left knee condition, and right knee condition. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for a back condition but denied service connection for hypertension, heart condition, and migraines. The claim for sleep apnea was remanded.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for hypertension, resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for seasonal allergic rhinitis and remanded the claim for service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for hypertension from October 6, 2023 to February 20, 2024 and denied a compensable rating from February 21, 2024 onwards.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, but remanded claims for boils/cyst lower extremities/back, bilateral hearing loss, and left knee disorder.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, both secondary to tinnitus.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for hypertension, resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an effective date of October 24, 2022, for obstructive sleep apnea. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities due to insufficient medical evidence.