The Board granted service connection for hypertension and a cardiac disability, to include an aortic aneurysm, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported that the Veteran's aortic aneurysm was proximately due to his service-connected hypertension, which began during active duty service.

Claimed conditions

hypertension, cardiac disability, to include aortic aneurysm

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

100%

Decision date

December 9, 2025

Citation

A25105919

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