Partly granted
The Veteran's hypertension was granted an increased rating of 20 percent, but not higher. The claim for an effective date prior to August 10, 2022, was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's blood pressure readings met the criteria for a 20 percent rating, and there was no clear and unmistakable error in the previous denial of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25011813
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