The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for hypertension and denied an initial compensable evaluation for hypothyroidism, as well as higher ratings for coronary artery disease. Service connection was denied for a bladder disability, diverticulosis, and a neck disability.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record, including medical examinations and treatment records, which did not support the criteria for higher ratings or service connection for the claimed conditions.

Claimed conditions

hypertension, hypothyroidism, coronary artery disease, bladder disability, diverticulosis, neck disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

January 31, 2025

Citation

A25008909

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