Granted
The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for hypertension was granted. The Board found that the veteran's systolic pressure readings were predominantly 160 or more, warranting a 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the veteran's medical records showing systolic blood pressure readings predominantly 160 or more.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25006036
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