Denied
The Board denied the claims for an earlier effective date and a compensable rating for hypertension, as well as a separate rating for right knee strain, limitation of extension.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the application of relevant legal standards regarding effective dates and service connection criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, right knee strain, limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25090943
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