The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for hypotension/hypertension is denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7101, as his blood pressure readings have consistently been below the threshold for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's blood pressure readings have consistently shown diastolic pressure less than 100 and systolic pressure less than 160 throughout the appeal period, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypotension/hypertension, Orthostatic hypotension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 7, 2018
- Citation
- 18109204
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What this means for you
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