Granted
The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for the Veteran's hypertension, as the evidence showed a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and continuous medication was required for control.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the historical blood pressure readings showing diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and the need for continuous medication for control.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25099979
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