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hypertension So What Constitutes Hypertension?
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Snake Eyes
VA denied hypertension in my most recent claim based on this:
"The evidence does not show an event, disease or injury in service. Your service treatment records do not show a diagnosis of hypertension in service..."
Here are the BP readings in service I used:
140/90 02 December, 1976
120/90 04 March, 1981
154/90 11 January, 1982 (Retention Physical) -- States "Hypertension"
140/84 03 June, 1986
136/84 20 August, 1987
150/88 08 April, 1988
130/90 07 April, 1989
139/82 08 May, 1989
138/82 11 September, 1989
138/82 09 November, 1989
138/82 02 March, 1990
130/84 28 May, 1992 (Periodic Medical Exam)
VA denial also cites DBQ from my cardiologist stating HTN was diagnosed in 2013. My civilian records show I've had it for some time (but since I had the above record in service, it didn't occur to me to submit civilian records).
SO WHAT DOES THE VA CONSIDER "Hypertension"? I'm currently on medication, but even if I weren't, shouldn't the above numbers be worth a "zero" rating?
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Carl the Engineer
I am service connected for hypertension (high blood pressure), however at 0% because it is controlled by medicine. I did experience a relatively quick rise in my blood pressure while on active duty a
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http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/expert-answers/hypertension/faq-20058527 from Sheldon G. Sheps, M.D. Yes. If you have a diastolic number — the bottom number of
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