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Remanded (sent back)

The Board remanded the case to obtain a medical opinion on whether the veteran's hypertension is related to his military service, specifically focusing on elevated blood pressure readings during his first period of active duty.

The deciding factor: The Court found that previous examinations did not adequately address the veteran's elevated blood pressure readings during his first period of service.

Claimed conditions
hypertension
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 21, 2025
Citation
25000716

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