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Silverdj1

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  1. Hello I called the VA to check the status of my compensation claim and they said that my claim was in Rater Control status. Does anyone know what Rater Control or Rater Control Status means? Thank You.
  2. I had a Gulf War General Medical Examination C&P exam. Looked at the exam notes and it has an Addendum for my ED DBQ. The C&P examiner wrote the following addendum. My question is do you think they will grant me compensation for ED? Thanks in advance. ADDENDUM STATUS: COMPLETED On further review, the veteran has ED which is a symptom and not truely a diagnosis. As the condition is usually due to another diagnosis. On further review, the veteran has had long standing HTN and it is my opinion that the veteran's ED is at least as likley as not due to his long standing HTN. Therefore he has a condition with a clear etiology.
  3. Thanks everyone for the great info and taking time to reply. I will hope for the best and use the information you provided. Again Thanks.
  4. 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 ----------------------- Indicate method used to obtain medical information to complete this document: [X] In-person examination Evidence Review --------------- 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 ------------ 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 ------------------ 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 ---------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------- Does the Veteran's hypertension or isolated systolic hypertension impact his or her ability to work? [ ] Yes [X] No 6. Remarks, if any ------------------ 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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