Granted
The Board granted an initial increased rating of 10 percent for hypertension, as the Veteran's systolic pressure was predominantly 160 or more during the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's systolic blood pressure readings were predominantly 160 or more, which met the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095839
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