Granted
The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for hypertension, as the evidence showed a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and that required continuous medication for control.
The deciding factor: Given the available evidence, including VA treatment records, it was at least as likely as not that the Veteran's hypertension had a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more without the use of anti-hypertensive medications, and that he requires continuous medication for control.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25017970
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