The Board denied service connection for chest pain and breathing problems, but granted a 30% rating for hypertension with chronic renal insufficiency.
The deciding factor: The veteran's hypertension was manifested by diastolic pressure predominantly less than 120; no constant albuminuria or definite decrease in kidney function was present. The Board found that the disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Chest pain and breathing problems, Hypertension with chronic renal insufficiency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 14, 2004
- Citation
- 0428347
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