The Veteran's hypertension is granted a compensable initial rating of 10% for the period from April 19, 2010 through July 9, 2010.,The Veteran's hypertension prior to April 19, 2010 and after July 9, 2010 is denied a compensable initial rating.,The Veteran's major depression disorder is denied an increased rating in excess of 70%.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran had systolic blood pressure readings predominantly at or above 160 during the period from April 19, 2010 through July 9, 2010. However, his hypertension did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.,The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's blood pressure readings were predominantly below 160 and 100 during the periods prior to April 19, 2010 and after July 9, 2010. Therefore, a higher rating is not warranted for hypertension in these periods.,The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's major depression disorder did not meet the criteria for an increased rating in excess of 70%.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, major depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19112296
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