Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for hypertension, stating that the evidence did not show predominantly high blood pressure readings or continuous medication use required for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's blood pressure readings were predominantly below the thresholds required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25000868
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