The Board denied the veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings and earlier effective dates, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or an earlier effective date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's blood pressure readings were predominantly less than 160 systolic and 100 diastolic, and there was no evidence of continuous medication for control. The earliest possible effective date for service connection claims based on intent to file forms received within one year of the initial denial is December 8, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, lumbar scar, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), cervical strain, right upper extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25011267
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