The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for hypertension and a higher rating for psoriasis, as the evidence did not support a finding that his conditions warranted increased ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or any other criteria necessary to warrant a compensable rating for hypertension. For psoriasis, the Veteran's condition was estimated to affect less than 20 percent of his total body area and exposed areas, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, psoriasis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25108959
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