The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension, as there was no evidence showing blood pressure readings predominantly 200 or more systolic or predominantly 110 or more diastolic at any time during the claim period.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show blood pressure readings predominantly 200 or more systolic or predominantly 110 or more diastolic, which would support a higher rating for hypertension.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with degenerative joint disease and instability, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with degenerative joint disease, limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25042421
What this means for you
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