hypertension Hypertension

[ensignoftheunit]

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?

[ensignoftheunit]

Anxiety can be a big driver of high bp.

If it had manifested itself during my active time is one thing, but service connecting Anxiety as a result of service seems like an impossible task. I read about veterans with well documented injuries getting denied on a regular basis; as for something subjective as Anxiety resulting from cumulative high stress deployments? I wouldn't know where to even start building a case.

[Berta]

Thanks Pete- that makes sense to me and Good luck on that lawsuit.

Metoprolol was recalled as to one manufacturer of it months before I was given it in lieu of a DAW prescription.

My ex husband, a Nurse, just told me this is not only state law as to DAW scripts but also federal law.

The FDA can do nothing unless people complain about these meds.

Although the basic generic formula is same as the Brand name, many people develop bad reactions due to the fillers and binders they put into the generics and this is why they have serious side affects.

[ensignoftheunit]

Has anyone had any luck getting an SC for Tinnitus without hearing loss? I originally filled for Tinnitus back in late 2009 when I came off active duty. The VA sent me for a hearing test and denied my claim in record time; I think I filed in January and got my denial in April or May. Never filed for NOD because I believed the VA knew what was best...

Hearing test was fine, I have great hearing, I feel my Tinnitus is related to my HBP. And perhaps my anxiety issues have some correlation to my Tinnitus. (Anyone who suffers from this condition know where I'm coming from.)

Edited May 26, 2011 by ensignoftheunit

[ensignoftheunit]

Recieved my packet today requesting more information, along with the VCAA notice response, Authorization to Release Information & a Statement in Support of Claim. For something like Hypertension, where the numbers from my service medical records tell the tale, is a Statement in Support really going to help?

[Berta]

"For something like Hypertension, where the numbers from my service medical records tell the tale, is a Statement in Support really going to help? "

A Statement in support of the claim can highlight and pin point to the VA exactly what HBP treatment you had inservice as the VA might skim over your SMRs and miss a lot.( I assume there was an inservice diagnosis of HBP?)

Has the HBP been continuously treated with medication since you left the service?

Does the VA have that medical documentation ?

[ensignoftheunit]

Yes, there was an in-service diagnosis of HBP along with initial treatment and several dosage increases to bring it under control.

Has the HBP been continuously treated with medication since you left the service?

Does the VA have that medical documentation ?

Yes, by my civilian doctor. And no, I haven't included that documentation. Haven't even thought about that. I didn't think the VA would consider that kind of evidence...