Granted
The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for the Veteran's hypertension, as it is manifested by a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more requiring continuous medication for control.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's blood pressure readings and medical records confirm that he has a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more and requires continuous medication for control, which meets the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25091324
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