Partly granted
The Board granted a disability rating of 10 percent for hypertension but denied an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a 10 percent rating for hypertension due to diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and the need for continuous medication, while the Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25085931
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