hypertension Hypertension And Heart Disease

[vern2]

Saw on another Vet forum that a member wrote that heart disease is automatically assumed as a secondary condition if you are service connected for high blood pressure. Tthen another member wrrote that not just any heart diseasee, it was limited to myocardial damage and coronary occlusion. "Essentially we are talking about coronary artery disease. If you have this heart disease the connection to service connected hypertension has already been made for you by the Secretary. This is spelled out in their operating manual, M21-1MR. Any other type of heart disease, except for hypertensive heart disease of course, will require a medical opinion from your doctor"

I was service connected for hypertension, and filed a claim for atrial fibriallation, carotid artery disease (coronary artery diesease- CAD), and hypertensive heart disease. They were denied as not service connected, even though I had extensive heart tests 5 months after came off AD to confirm had enlarged heart, and CAD. I am on appeal and have filed new claim for cardiomapathy, cardiomegaly and re-filed the CAD again.

Has anyone ever hear of automatic connection for heart disease if you have SC hypertension? The actual M21-1MR was part III, Subpart iv, Chapter 4, Section E. Sounds like a CUE has been made in my claim, but not sure?? Or could have been judgement call on the part of the C & P examiner??

Vern2

[Carl the Engineer]

OK, not to steel anyones post, but I am not understanding the topic (obviously not the first time).

I am SC'd for hypertension (high blood pressure) at 0% because controled by drugs.

I also have been diagnosed with a enlarged left ventrical while on active duty.

Whats the difference and do I have a (new or additional) claim??

Confused,

Hamslice

Also, my speel checker is down, so bare with me.....

[Berta]

Enlarged left ventricle ( hypertrophy) is often a marker for the cause of HBP.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/left-ventricular-hypertrophy/basics/definition/con-20026690

http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/heart/disorders/left-ventricular-hypertrophy-lvh

An ECHO is the best way to diagnose this condition.

[vern2]

High blood pressure and heart disease are two separate disease and carry separate ratings, even though the heart disease may be caused by the HTN, especially if uncontrolled for long period of time.

[Carl the Engineer]

Enlarged left ventricle ( hypertrophy) is often a marker for the cause of HBP.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/left-ventricular-hypertrophy/basics/definition/con-20026690

http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/heart/disorders/left-ventricular-hypertrophy-lvh

An ECHO is the best way to diagnose this condition.

Hi Berta,

I had the ECG while on active duty. Enlarged left ventricle, or runners heart, according to the doc at that time.

I claimed my HBP when discharged. Was granted SC for HBP.

Should I have also claimed heart disease because of that ECG??

Thanks,

Hamslice

[vern2]

Hamslice, YES, if noted while on AD. This is what I am doing. My enlarged heart, and other heart issues were noted less than 6 months after I came off AD. Two separate issues. I am receiving 30% sc for aggravated HTN, as had HTN prior to coming back on AD in 2001, but it permanently worsened. Denied in 04, then DRO awarded me the 30% in 2007. Ignored my heart disease, new claim in 12, as heart disease became worse.

[Carl the Engineer]

Vern2,

Thanks.

I think I will ask my civilian doc about it, and take in my old ECG and see what he thinks. He is prior Air Force. I will ask him after I tease him about chocolate milk and carpet in the AF mess halls.

I need to ask him about a couple of other issues that the VA doc said I have because I am getting older. There's a diagnosis for you..

Thanks again,

Hamslice