The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for essential hypertension was denied as the evidence did not show diastolic pressure readings predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure readings predominantly 200 or more.,Service connection for left lower extremity cellulitis was also denied because there is no current diagnosis of chronic left lower extremity cellulitis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show diastolic pressure readings predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure readings predominantly 200 or more.,There is no current diagnosis of chronic left lower extremity cellulitis. The Veteran has not submitted any competent medical evidence which supports a finding of a current skin condition related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- essential hypertension, left lower extremity cellulitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 7, 2024
- Citation
- A24044786
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