The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his hypertensive cardiovascular disease with left ventricular hypertrophy was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher than 30 percent rating during the period from April 20, 1994, through December 25, 1996.
The deciding factor: The medical records showed that diastolic pressure readings were often above 120 but there was no marked enlargement of the heart or dyspnea on exertion. The veteran's employment as a 'light' maintenance worker did not indicate he was precluded from more than light manual labor.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertensive cardiovascular disease with left ventricular hypertrophy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 22, 2000
- Citation
- 0004562
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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