Granted
The veteran's claim for a higher rating for hypertension was granted. The Board found that the veteran's condition warrants an initial 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, requiring continuous medication for control.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001397
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