The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for hypertension and granted a 10 percent initial rating.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's blood pressure readings were close to but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and there was no evidence of diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more.

Claimed conditions

hypertension

How they argued it

Presumptive (no nexus needed)

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 21, 2025

Citation

A25090723

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