hypertension C&P for Hypertension Question

[Silverdj1]

Hello, Just had my C&P for hypertension and got the exam results. Can someone look at the results and tell me what my rating might be. Thank you.

 
                                  Hypertension
                        Disability Benefits Questionnaire

   
    
    Is this DBQ being completed in conjunction with a VA 21-2507, C&P
Examination
    Request?
    [X] Yes   [ ] No
   

    ACE and Evidence Review
    -----------------------
    Indicate method used to obtain medical information to complete this
document:
   
    [X] In-person examination
   

    Evidence Review
    ---------------
    Evidence reviewed (check all that apply):
   
    [X] VA e-folder (VBMS or Virtual VA)
    [X] CPRS

    Evidence Comments:
      Evidence of elevated BPs dating back to 8/1996 - 123/92; 2000 - 145/82,
      152/82, 132/85  2004 - 136/90  2005 - 136/102, 130/90

    1. Diagnosis
    ------------
    Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with
hypertension
    or isolated systolic hypertension based on the following criteria:
    [X] Yes   [ ] No
   
        [X] Hypertension
              ICD code: XXX                  Date of diagnosis: 2005???
             
    2. Medical history
    ------------------
    a. Describe the history (including onset and course) of the Veteran's
       hypertension condition (brief summary):
          Veteran reports he has had high blood pressure for a number of years -
          does not recall specific date
         
    b. Does the Veteran's treatment plan include taking continuous medication
for
       hypertension or isolated systolic hypertension?
       [X] Yes   [ ] No
      
       If yes, list only those medications used for the diagnosed conditions:
          Lisinopril 20 mg daily
         
    c. Was the Veteran's initial diagnosis of hypertension or isolated systolic
       hypertension confirmed by blood pressure (BP) readings taken 2 or more
       times on at least 3 different days?
       [ ] Yes   [ ] No   [X] Unknown
      

    d. Does the Veteran have a history of a diastolic BP elevation to
       predominantly 100 or more?
       [ ] Yes   [X] No
      
    3. Current blood pressure readings
    ----------------------------------
                                Systolic Diastolic
       Blood pressure reading 1:  144  / 88     Date: 2/3/2017
       Blood pressure reading 2:  157  / 94     Date: 2/3/2017
       Blood pressure reading 3:  148  / 91     Date: 2/3/2017

       Average Blood Pressure Reading: 149 / 91
      
    4. Other pertinent physical findings, complications, conditions, signs,
       symptoms and scars
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------
    a. Does the Veteran have any other pertinent physical findings,
       complications, conditions, signs or symptoms related to the conditions
       listed in the Diagnosis Section above?
       [X] Yes   [ ] No
      
           If yes, describe (brief summary):
              Veteran reports he will experience headaches when his blood
              pressure is up; states he grets readings that are higher at home
on
              his machine
             
    b. Does the Veteran have any scars (surgical or otherwise) related to any
       conditions or to the treatment of any conditions listed in the Diagnosis
       Section above?
       [ ] Yes   [X] No
      
    c. Comments, if any:
         No Side Effects on BP medication
        
    5. Functional impact
    --------------------
    Does the Veteran's hypertension or isolated systolic hypertension impact his
    or her ability to work?
    [ ] Yes   [X] No
   

    6. Remarks, if any
    ------------------
       Opinion: The Veteran's diagnosis of hypertension is at least as likely as
       not realted to elevated BPs in active duty service.

       Rationale: There is evidence of elevated BPs in active military STRs.

       Veteran reports that he has taken his BP medication today.
      

[john999]

If you get 10% for high blood that is good.  You don't want it higher no matter how much they compensate you.  High blood is the silent killer.  I have it too.

[jbasser]

Looks like you will get rated for it. Unfortunately they will likely Zero the percentage. But in reality you do not want HTN to be 160 over 100 or higher. I wonder what it would be without meds. 

Edited April 20, 2022 by jbasser