Granted
The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's hypertension based on systolic pressure readings predominantly at or over 160.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed a history of systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, which is commensurate with a higher 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25018282
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