The appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension was denied, and the service connection claim for a right ankle disability was remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support blood pressure readings that approximated the criteria for a higher 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7101. The Board found that a rating in excess of 10 percent is not warranted, and the appeal is denied.

Claimed conditions

hypertension, right ankle disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

November 3, 2025

Citation

A25094987

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