Denied
The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more controlled by medication.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating as there were no instances where the Veteran's blood pressure met the criteria for a compensable rating and his average readings were below what was required.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017171
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