Hypertension (high blood pressure) — all decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) as he does not meet the criteria for an increased rate based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, to include as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including inadequate VA examinations and failure to obtain etiological opinions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for sleep apnea, bilateral foot tinea pedis, a cardiac disability, and hypertension.

The Board denied increased ratings for hypertension and prostate cancer with bladder cancer, status post TURBT and radiation therapy, as well as entitlement to a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) for the periods from May 19, 2020 to June 25, 2020, and from August 1, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a compensable rating for hypertension, but remanded the claim for service connection of pain in the left foot.

The Board remands the claim for an addendum medical opinion to determine whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his in-service seizure event.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for hypertension and a higher rating for psoriasis, as the evidence did not support a finding that his conditions warranted increased ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for tinnitus, cervical strain, and hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension and an earlier effective date of May 14, 2018, for radiculopathy right lower extremity. Other claims were denied.

The Board denied service connection for all the conditions listed as there was no evidence of an in-service event, nor is there evidence demonstrating a nexus to service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hypertension to obtain additional evidence regarding the Veteran's duty status and potential toxic exposure during his Reserve and National Guard service.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted a 10 percent disability rating from July 30, 2024, as the evidence showed diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and required continuous medication.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, but remanded the claims for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to a need for further evidence.

The Board granted service connection for right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, vitamin D deficiency causing impairment in earning capacity, and hypertension based on the evidence being at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions began during active duty service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied an increased rating for bipolar and related disorders, but remanded claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and asthma.

The Board denied an effective date earlier than May 26, 2016, for a separate rating for right knee instability and left knee instability. The claims for higher ratings based on limitation of motion and instability of the knees, separate ratings for meniscus conditions of the knees, and secondary service connection claims were remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pneumonia and an increased rating for asthma, and remanded several other claims including those for heart condition, chronic low back condition, diabetes mellitus type II, GERD, hypertension, and sleep apnea.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded several other issues, including chronic kidney disease, headaches, TDIU, and DEA eligibility.