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Lorraine
Thanks so much, Berta and Chuck. I have copied off the information you provided for our growing VA file.
Berta, you asked some specific questions so will attempt to answer them
No, my spouse was never "treated" for hypertension while in the service. He was diagnosed with borderline hypertension and monitored for that, but rec'd no treatment. It evidenced on his retirement physical also and it was recommended he file a VA claim at that time to get it "on record" The claim was denied as his "numbers" did not meet their criteria for hypertension. (Too bad somebody didn't do something at that time, but told he was fine and sent him out the door. 14 months later he had three cardiac arrests and four by-passes at age 39!)
Yes - we do have all of his service medical records, but his "numbers" weren't real
high then, just a warning of things to come.
ALL of his medical treatment has been through private civilian sources and his cardiologist has stated that his hypertension is related to his IHD. But, whether or not he'd be willing to put that into writing is another case. He was pissy when he found out my husband was filing for IHD/AO - doesn't believe "for one minute" that it's a presumptive disease for agent orange. We'd gone to him to ask if it was safe for my hubby to have the stress test req'd for the C and P. He blew us off and said - "it's your choice, I suppose it depends on how much money VA would pay you for a disability - you could always give that up!"
Fortunately, the C & P doc rescinded the request for the stress test after reviewing his records(he's had another five by-passes) and ordered an echo instead and his ejection fraction was rated at 50%.
I totally agree with you, Berta, about there being no "nexus" for the hypertension. We'd filed the claim BEFORE I found this site and learned all of those things.
Here's my thinking now. I'm thinking we should wait until the deferred decision on IHD comes in and if that's a "go", then attempt to obtain an IMO from his cardiologist regarding the hypertension being caused by his IHD and then proceed per your advice from there. IF you don't concur, let me know which direction we should be heading in.
I really appreciate all that you elders provide in the way of information. I know the kind of time it takes and want you to know how much you are appreciated. You spend hours of your time helping others so I'm hoping that only good things come your way for all of your efforts.
Lorraine
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