[Compensation Claims Question]

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.

[C&P Exam with Addendum]

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.
 

[C&P for Hypertension Question]

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.

[C&P for Hypertension Question]

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.