Denied
The Board denied a compensable rating for service-connected hypertension as the evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, nor systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more at any point during the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on either current or historical readings, and the ameliorative effects of his medication were considered in the decision.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25009879
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