DeniedPACT Act
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension, as there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or a history thereof requiring continuous medication.
The deciding factor: The blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 7101, and there was no evidence of symptoms warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088150
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