The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's hypertension as there was no evidence of systolic pressure measured predominantly at 160 or more, diastolic pressure measured predominantly at 100 or more, or a history of diastolic pressure measured predominantly to 100 with continuous medication required for control.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hypertension did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as there was no evidence of systolic pressure measured predominantly at 160 or more, diastolic pressure measured predominantly at 100 or more, or a history of diastolic pressure measured predominantly to 100 with continuous medication required for control.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension (HTN)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25085612
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