The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, a compensable rating for hypertension, and initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for chronic sinusitis. The GERD claim was remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or a history of such that required continuous medication for control, which are necessary to warrant a compensable rating under the criteria for hypertension. The Veteran's claims were denied as there was no new and material evidence received prior to June 3, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, chronic sinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25099064
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