Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or a history of diastolic pressure that is predominantly 100 or more which requires continuous medication for control.
The deciding factor: The Board found against the Veteran's claim as there was no evidence to support a higher rating based on historical and current blood pressure readings and treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25094530
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