Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for service-connected hypertension was denied because his blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's blood pressure readings, both current and historical, did not meet the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation or higher.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- January 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25004581
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