Hyperlipidemia

[RichL]

I was being treated (receiving medication) for Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) while on active duty. Can I become service connected for this?

[goofycow]

I guess what I meant to say in my first post but never got around to it, even though there's these blood tests and x-rays in my files, no one has written a diagnosis of heart or vascular disease. And knowing how anal VA can be, some rater in North Little Rock would tell me you don't have a diagnosis of heart disease.

Howver, before I got out of the Navy, DAV made copies of my medical records. I believe I even have copies of old lab chits that show hyperlipidemia even back then.

Liz

[Chuck75]

Yes, depending--

A.O. exposure

Diabetes II + History of High blood sugar.

Heart & vascular problems.

If diabetes preceded other medical issues.

There is something called the "metabolic syndrome"

It will likely take an Endocrinologist's IMO to get anywhere.

I was being treated (receiving medication) for Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) while on active duty. Can I become service connected for this?