Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for hypertension, as the evidence shows that it had its onset during active service. The other claims were remanded.
The deciding factor: The May 2023 VA examiner's opinion was found to lack probative value due to not considering all relevant blood pressure readings, and thus the presumption of soundness has not been rebutted.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, loose teeth (numbers 8 and 9), back condition, left hand condition, sleep disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25019992
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