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Diagnosed with hypertension on active duty- within a year my medical records document the following readings:

146/99

143/101

158/111

148/107

144/100

Most visits saw an increase in dosage to attempt to bring my BP under control- this is stated in the records.

With these readings do I have a fighting chance that the VA could grant me SC? I'm just trying to get my medication taken care for this condition?

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Diagnosed with hypertension on active duty- within a year my medical records document the following readings:

146/99

143/101

158/111

148/107

144/100

Most visits saw an increase in dosage to attempt to bring my BP under control- this is stated in the records.

With these readings do I have a fighting chance that the VA could grant me SC? I'm just trying to get my medication taken care for this condition?

I wish I could get my BP's that low. Mine range from 170's to low 200's on top and from 135 to 160's on the lower readings. I'm up to 6 medications just for BP.Dr says he would be happy if they got me to 140/90. After current prescriptions run out I forsee all new meds. Good luck on yours!! Mike

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Sure, even if zero percent, I'd try. jmo

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Diagnosed with hypertension on active duty- within a year my medical records document the following readings:

146/99

143/101

158/111

148/107

144/100

Most visits saw an increase in dosage to attempt to bring my BP under control- this is stated in the records.

With these readings do I have a fighting chance that the VA could grant me SC? I'm just trying to get my medication taken care for this condition?

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Sure, even if zero percent, I'd try. jmo

Would you recommend filing online, or getting someone to help you through the process? I feel like this might be an "up-hill" claim, so I'd like to do it right the first time.

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You meet the requirements for 10 percent. Predominant Duastolic BP readings at 100 is 10 percent. The Systolic is less than 160, but Systolic is not as important as the Bottom number.

A Veteran is a person who served this country. Treat them with respect.

A Disabled Veteran is a person who served this country and bears the scars of that service regardless of when or where they served.

Treat them with the upmost respect. I do. Rejection is not a sign of failure. Failure is not an option, Medical opinions and evidence wins claims. Trust in others is a virtue but you take the T out of Trust and you are left with Rust so be wise about who you are dealing with.

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I wish I could get my BP's that low. Mine range from 170's to low 200's on top and from 135 to 160's on the lower readings. I'm up to 6 medications just for BP.Dr says he would be happy if they got me to 140/90. After current prescriptions run out I forsee all new meds. Good luck on yours!! Mike

With a Diastolic number that high, How long have you had those numbers that high? Most people with numbers that high are already dead.

Mine has gotton to 160 Diastolic and I was admitted into the hospital to get it down. BP that high with a slight hint of CAD and it is not too good. Do everything you can do to get it down.

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A Veteran is a person who served this country. Treat them with respect.

A Disabled Veteran is a person who served this country and bears the scars of that service regardless of when or where they served.

Treat them with the upmost respect. I do. Rejection is not a sign of failure. Failure is not an option, Medical opinions and evidence wins claims. Trust in others is a virtue but you take the T out of Trust and you are left with Rust so be wise about who you are dealing with.

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Most people with numbers that high are already dead.

True story; my doctor and his nurses go banana-ramma when I come in with a reading of 150/100, so something along the lines of 170/130 has got to be seriously detrimental to your health. I don't know at what point high blood pressure induces a heart attack or stroke, but it can't be much higher than 200/160...

My stuff is chump change compared to yours. At this point I'm hoping I can get the VA to acknowledge my hypertension so if mine ever gets that high I can get help.

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