The veteran's hypertensive vascular disease does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not result in diastolic blood pressure of predominantly 110 or more, or systolic blood pressure of predominantly 200 or more.
The deciding factor: The veteran's blood pressure readings were consistently below the threshold required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypertensive Vascular Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0615153
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- Denied
The Veteran's hypertensive vascular disease has been rated at 10 percent since December 7, 1996. The Board found that the Veteran's systolic and diastolic blood pressures have not consistently met the criteria for a higher rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertensive vascular disease has been reopened, and he is now rated at a 50% disability rating. The initial 30% PTSD rating remains in place, but the effective date will be changed to reflect the reopening of his claim. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertensive vascular disease was reopened due to new and material evidence. The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension is related to his presumed in-service exposure to herbicides, thus granting service connection.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for hepatitis C and hypertensive vascular disease have been dismissed. The appeal for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is remanded.
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