I filed online and found the process very simple, the good thing about filing online is that the filing day is when you push the submit button. I received a 0% for Hypertension, from the first get go. I think that by the time you have the C&P you will have the Hypertension controlled by meds, and I think that the rating is based on those readings. The C&P doc made me go three consecutive days before finalizing the report. But even a 0% is good, so good luck!