Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's hypertension, stating that the blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's blood pressure readings did not predominantly measure at levels required for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25003316
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