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KW34; Thanks, I guess that's my point. Despite showing HBP in the service, it went untreated, and further aggravated the situation. Happy to see you were diagnosed, on meds and the VA is helping out. Best of luck. Cristo

Thanks, Phil: I have not yet filed for SC on the HBP. Did not think to contact the VA for copy of medical records. From '74 to '79 all my medical was through VA in NY. Can I get a copy of these medical records through the VA website? Thanks, Cristo

Hey Purple, thanks. I did some digging in old files today and looks like I can go back to 1988 or so and find medical records with BP readings as high as 150/100 with some doctor notes on HBP. I lived in a lot of places and from '74 till about the early 80s, I used the VA as my doctor when I needed it (that was before means testing and everyone ws in) Oddly enough, I never was presribed meds for BP, perhaps it was not high enough for treatment?

Thanks, Carlie, appreciate the assist. Incidentally, I'm looking at files right now and came across this: Standard Form 93, Report of Medical History, dated 12 JUN 74, with purpose of examination listed as Seperation Physical. There's a long list of questions, did you have this, did you have that, etc. Number 11, Heart trouble and high or low blood pressure are checked YES. It's signed by a Navy Lt MC same date. Will this support claim for high blood pressure and heart disease? Thanks again cristo

Hi to all and thanks for the welcome. I guess I was not as clear as I might have been in my initial post, sorry about that. I have a standard form 88 Report of Medical Examination dated 1 Apr 70. At the bottom left of the page are 4 BP readings 162/76, 166/70, 160/76 and 164/80. After these were taken, I was told my BP was high and that I needed to have my doctor take the readings over several days and report back the findings. This was done, and the BP that is recorded on the back of that form is 112/66, which qualified me for USN enlistment. Then, while stationed in Bremerhaven, Germany, I went to the U.S. Army hospital there (there was no Navy facitity available) complaining of cold 14 MAR 72, BP was 130/68, docs took an xray and put be in hospital for observation for cardiomegaly with resulting diagnoses no disease found ("patient had no definite evidence of cardiac disease") and as discharged from hospital. The transfered to Scotland, BP readings on NAVMED 6150/3 on 13 and 14 JUN 1974 - for release from active duty - 134/86, 126/86, 130/80, 136/76, with a recorded reading of 131/82 on front of form. In early 2006 I was diagnosed with arthrosclerosis and a stent was put in April 2006. Question is, is there a connection between the seemingly high BP numbers in 1970, 1974 and 2006, that will support claim for SC disability for high blood pressure and then subsequent heart disease? Hope that is clear. Thanks in advance , I

Hey: I'm new to this forum so, Hey to all of you and I could use a little help. I recently received a determination from the VA giving me 10% for ringing in my ears, and also got 0% for hearing loss. A couple of years ago I tried to get disability for my heart - I had a stent put in in 2006 - but was turned down even though I was hospitalized in Germany for test after xray showed and enlarged heart. I sent and reviewed my service record and aa number of things popped put at me. When i enlisted (USN) in April 1970, I had to have my blood opressure taken by an outside doctor because it came up high. the four readings I have on the Report of Medical Examination form 88 shows the following readings: 162/76, 166/70, 160/76, 164/80. I went to a doctor and he took the BP over a few days and I got in (crazy as it sounds, I wanted to go in!) so then, I'm in Germany, and they call me on this enlarged heart, do all kinds of tests, then says it's nothing, no heart disease found. The I'm getting out after four years, I'm stationed in Scotland, and my BP readings are as follows: 134/86, 126/86, 130/80, and then down below, in what looks like felt tip marker, net to a signature (not mine) is 136/76 - an average? or just the number that needed to be there to get me out? Any chance I might be able to get a SC for high blood pressure? Thanks