The Veteran's hypertension claim is denied as there is no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 mm/Hg or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 mm/Hg or more, or a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 mm/Hg or more requiring continuous medication for control.,The Veteran's knee disabilities and radiculopathy claims are remanded as the effective date prior to November 28, 2014, is not established in the record.,The Veteran's hypothyroidism claim is remanded as there is no evidence of a compensable rating for PSVT.,The Veteran's cervical spine and thoracic/lumbar spine claims are remanded as there is no evidence of entitlement to an increased rating.
The deciding factor: There is insufficient evidence to support the claim that the Veteran's hypertension has resulted in diastolic blood pressure predominantly 100 mm/Hg or more, systolic blood pressure predominantly 160 mm/Hg or more, or a history of diastolic blood pressure predominantly 100 mm/Hg or more requiring continuous medication for control.,The effective date prior to November 28, 2014, is not established in the record as there are no clear indications that the Veteran filed timely notices of disagreement regarding these issues.,There is insufficient evidence to support a compensable rating for PSVT as the Veteran's claim has been remanded multiple times and no additional information or evidence has been provided.,The effective date prior to November 28, 2014, is not established in the record as there are no clear indications that the Veteran filed timely notices of disagreement regarding these issues.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, left knee strain with genu valgum deformity, osteoarthritis and scar, right knee strain with genu valgum deformity, osteoarthritis and scar, degenerative disk and joint disease of the thoracic and lumbar spine, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, degenerative disk and joint disease of the cervical spine, left upper extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, hypothyroidism, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 14, 2022
- Citation
- 22068613
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What this means for you
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