The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for hypertension, as the Veteran's blood pressure readings more nearly approximated diastolic pressure readings of predominantly 100 or more and systolic pressure readings of predominantly 160 or more.

The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated that throughout the appeal period, the Veteran's blood pressure readings more nearly approximated diastolic pressure readings of predominantly 100 or more and systolic pressure readings of predominantly 160 or more, warranting a 10 percent disability rating.

Claimed conditions

hypertension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

March 10, 2025

Citation

A25021553

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