HBP Claims for AO Exposure

[john999]

So, for anyone who knows what is the latest on VA claims for HBP due to AO exposure.  My claim was moving right along and now is stalled at the "gathering evidence" stage.  I already had a C&P exam

and all my records are at the VA. I take four blood pressure meds from the VA. 

[john999]

M.....I did not know about High Blood causing OSA.  I have OSA pretty bad.  Do you have references on that?  I might put together a claim on OSA due to HBP.  

[Marine Corp 69/70]

John999 you can go to the Mayo Clinic for secondary causes of hypertension also If you have PTSD you can get secondary OSA to PTSD it’s easier if you were in combat.

[jbasser]

On 10/16/2022 at 3:50 PM, john999 said:

I do have PN and I am rated highly for it.   I have 40% for each foot and 40% and 30% for upper.   What are other secondaries to HTN?  I probably have them by now.  My left foot is swollen and hurts.  I wake up surprised every day.

Hey John at 40 percent for for a foot, that is a pretty high rating for the nerve. If your foot ever goes numb and slaps the ground that is foot drop. Loss of use,  I have 2 buddies that had it and one is now at R2 and the other is closing in on R2.

[jbasser]

On 10/10/2022 at 2:38 PM, john999 said:

I have heart disease, HBP and diabetes due to AO. I have one foot in the grave and another on a banana peel.  Unless I get a foot cut off I doubt I will get SMC besides the "S" I already have.  However,  I still will file claims for AO conditions regardless. 

Other issues related can be Feet problems, Raynauds, Perepherial Artery disease, Varicose Veins. Other issues related to HTN can be serious, Anyurism, Stroke. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension based on Cath or Echo is a biggie.  You may want to an intent to file for the OSA because the VA is fixing to screw up the rating,.

[Marine Corp 69/70]

 Jbasser I listen to your show every Thursday night I would, if I could  talk to one of your main guest host Mr Ray Cobb about the VHA Hisa Grant I am have problems getting payed for work done. Thanks Semper Fi

[john999]

Thanks Jbasser.  I will consider the things you mentioned.  My left foot does seem to be going bad on me. It is swollen and painful. Just getting to various doctors outside the crummy VA is harder for me all the time.