The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for hypertension and denied a higher rating, while also denying an increased rating for unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress.

The deciding factor: The service-connected hypertension was found to be manifested by diastolic pressure predominantly less than 100; systolic pressure predominantly less than 160; and the need for continuous medication for control. The psychiatric condition did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

Claimed conditions

hypertension, unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

February 27, 2025

Citation

A25017884

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