The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for hypertension and service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), finding no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more during the appeal period, and no nexus between COPD and in-service events.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and that his COPD was less likely as not related to service due to its long latency period and established link to smoking history.

Claimed conditions

hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 30, 2025

Citation

A25094314

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