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    0% On Hypertension Claim

    in Appealing Your Veterans Compensation Disability Claims NOD, DRO, BVA, USCAVC

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    Well, J, looks like you're spot on with your comments. I just got back from the DAV. My rep looked it up in a book, called a friend for more advice and then told me basically the same thing. My diastolic MUST be predominately over 100 WHILE on medication... Basically, the hypertension is not well controlled even under medication, then you'll get a 10% rating. So, I'll leave it as is and not tie up anybodies resources fighting the currrent rating - it would be pointless.

    At least I got it SC at 0%. I don't suppose the VA would pay for my meds at that rate, would they?

    Anyways, thanks J, for your time on this.

    Even though you have 0%, it's a service-connected condition, which means that they are not supposed to charge you nor your insurance carrier for anything, including meds!!! And if you did pay for meds from the effective date on, they are supposed to pay that money back!!!

    Finally, Received The Big Envelope!

    in Success Stories

    Posted

    I finally received the decision from my NOD that I filed in April 2009. Yep, thats a increase from 10% to 40% for my back, bringing me up to 50%!!! I have some other stuff filed which are pending decisions, maybe that will bring me up to my next goal...70%!!! Thanks to all of you, believe me without your advice and experience, I wouldn't have made it past the VBA door!!!

    Hypertension(high Blood Pressure)

    in VA Disability Claims Research

    Posted

    I have service-connected hypertension at 0%. I think you have to have it above a systolic 140 or a Diastolic of 90 for a higher percentage. Even if you are constantly above 140 or 90, they actually have a C&P for this. They make you come in three days straight for a reading and average out the numbers, but like someone said the VA doctors will throw every medication at your BP in order to control it.

    Hep C

    in Veterans Compensation & Pension Exams

    Posted

    My father received service-connection for his Hep C due to a tatoo he received while in service. We filed on the basis of the jet-injector innoculations, but the doctor did a great job using the tatoo as a risk factor. Surprised the @#$& outta me once we receive the decision. Try to use all the risk factors in your favor!

    Resigning From Reserves To Enlist In Regular Army

    in VA Disability Claims Research

    Posted

    I was issued a DD 214 as a member of U.S. Army Reserves, upon completion of training. Was issued another one when I came back from Iraq. I also had issues with my last DD 214, and was issued a DD 215 to correct the errors. Your person can have his corrected at Human Resources Command, BUT he has to have actual copies of his awards and citations.

    P.S. They will NOT issue another DD 214, only correct one via a DD 215.

    Hope that helps!

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