The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, as it met the criteria for a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and required continuous medication for control.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and required continuous medication for control, which corresponded to the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Code 7101. However, his blood pressure was not commonly shown to be 110 or more or systolic pressure that is predominantly 200 or more.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104264
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