DeniedPACT Act
The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher rating for hypertension, stating that the criteria for a compensable rating were not met. The veteran's blood pressure readings did not predominantly meet the required levels.
The deciding factor: The veteran's blood pressure readings did not predominantly meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25007682
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