The Board granted service connection for hypertension, as the evidence was in at least approximate balance regarding its onset during active duty. The claims for sleep apnea and left knee condition were remanded.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's reported symptoms of elevated blood pressure readings during his deployment to Sicily from August 30, 2011, to November 6, 2011, along with the diagnosis of hypertension in July 2012, supported a finding that his hypertension began during active duty.

Claimed conditions

hypertension, sleep apnea, left knee condition

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

100%

Decision date

March 4, 2025

Citation

25003050

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