Denied
The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 20 percent for hypertension and an earlier effective date prior to February 2, 2024 for the grant of an increased rating of 20 percent for hypertension was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran met the criteria for a higher rating or an earlier effective date as required by the applicable rating criteria and regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25018811
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