Granted
The Board granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent for hypertension, resolving reasonable doubts in the Veteran's favor.
The deciding factor: The evidence warranted a 10 percent initial evaluation for hypertension based on systolic blood pressure readings predominantly 160 or more, but not higher due to lack of diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25016242
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