Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more during the period on appeal.
The deciding factor: The blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7101, and the Veteran's treatment plan included continuous medication which did not indicate a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25098954
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