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Silverdj1
Hello, Just had my C&P for hypertension and got the exam results. Can someone look at the results and tell me what my rating might be. Thank you.
Hypertension
Disability Benefits Questionnaire
Is this DBQ being completed in conjunction with a VA 21-2507, C&P
Examination
Request?
[X] Yes [ ] No
ACE and Evidence Review
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Indicate method used to obtain medical information to complete this
document:
[X] In-person examination
Evidence Review
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Evidence reviewed (check all that apply):
[X] VA e-folder (VBMS or Virtual VA)
[X] CPRS
Evidence Comments:
Evidence of elevated BPs dating back to 8/1996 - 123/92; 2000 - 145/82,
152/82, 132/85 2004 - 136/90 2005 - 136/102, 130/90
1. Diagnosis
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Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with
hypertension
or isolated systolic hypertension based on the following criteria:
[X] Yes [ ] No
[X] Hypertension
ICD code: XXX Date of diagnosis: 2005???
2. Medical history
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a. Describe the history (including onset and course) of the Veteran's
hypertension condition (brief summary):
Veteran reports he has had high blood pressure for a number of years -
does not recall specific date
b. Does the Veteran's treatment plan include taking continuous medication
for
hypertension or isolated systolic hypertension?
[X] Yes [ ] No
If yes, list only those medications used for the diagnosed conditions:
Lisinopril 20 mg daily
c. Was the Veteran's initial diagnosis of hypertension or isolated systolic
hypertension confirmed by blood pressure (BP) readings taken 2 or more
times on at least 3 different days?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [X] Unknown
d. Does the Veteran have a history of a diastolic BP elevation to
predominantly 100 or more?
[ ] Yes [X] No
3. Current blood pressure readings
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Systolic Diastolic
Blood pressure reading 1: 144 / 88 Date: 2/3/2017
Blood pressure reading 2: 157 / 94 Date: 2/3/2017
Blood pressure reading 3: 148 / 91 Date: 2/3/2017
Average Blood Pressure Reading: 149 / 91
4. Other pertinent physical findings, complications, conditions, signs,
symptoms and scars
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a. Does the Veteran have any other pertinent physical findings,
complications, conditions, signs or symptoms related to the conditions
listed in the Diagnosis Section above?
[X] Yes [ ] No
If yes, describe (brief summary):
Veteran reports he will experience headaches when his blood
pressure is up; states he grets readings that are higher at home
on
his machine
b. Does the Veteran have any scars (surgical or otherwise) related to any
conditions or to the treatment of any conditions listed in the Diagnosis
Section above?
[ ] Yes [X] No
c. Comments, if any:
No Side Effects on BP medication
5. Functional impact
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Does the Veteran's hypertension or isolated systolic hypertension impact his
or her ability to work?
[ ] Yes [X] No
6. Remarks, if any
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Opinion: The Veteran's diagnosis of hypertension is at least as likely as
not realted to elevated BPs in active duty service.
Rationale: There is evidence of elevated BPs in active military STRs.
Veteran reports that he has taken his BP medication today.
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Carl the Engineer
If they service connect it, it will be rated at 0% as it is controlled by medicine. I am SC's at 0% for hypertension. You might get a 10% rating, but I doubt it. This is a good thing. Not bad.
jfrei
“at least as likely as not” (equal to or greater than 50%) Is the connection ticket no experience with this my guess is 0 to 10 % hopefully someone with more experience answers
GBArmy
Bayshore I'm not sure what the basis is for your question. You have tagged onto a posting 4 years old. In the future, start a brand new question/post. Examiners are not making any final decisions on y
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