The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for hypertension and a 10 percent evaluation based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's hypertension manifested with a predominant blood pressure that would qualify for a compensable rating, even when taking into consideration his use of medication. Additionally, there was no clear interference with normal employability due to multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25015604
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