The Board has determined that the veteran's PCC with HTN does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent, and his PUD warrants a 20 percent evaluation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PCC with HTN is shown to result in diastolic blood pressure predominantly at 100 or less, requiring continuous medication for control but no crises. His PUD results in continuous moderate manifestations.
- Claimed conditions
- Pheochromocytoma (PCC) with Hypertension (HTN), Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 21, 2007
- Citation
- 0726100
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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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