Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for service-connected hypertension, as the evidence did not support diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or a history of diastolic pressure of predominantly 100 or more.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's blood pressure readings consistently showed diastolic pressure below 100 and systolic pressure below 160, with no history of diastolic pressure of predominantly 100 or more, which did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25097032
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