Granted
The Veteran was granted a 10 percent initial rating for hypertension and special monthly compensation at the rate authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m), (n), and (r)(1) effective from August 10, 2022, to November 7, 2024.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a history of diastolic blood pressure predominantly 100 or more prior to the requirement of continuous medication for control of hypertension and the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, renal cancer, prostate cancer, coronary artery disease, sleep apnea, migraines, diabetes mellitus, type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25098402
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