The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for hypertension, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's blood pressure readings during the evidentiary period more nearly approximated systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, corresponding to the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7101, but did not meet the criteria for a next higher 20 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

Not specified in this decision

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 12, 2025

Citation

A25098183

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