Hypertension and Military Service

Accredited VA Disability Attorney, Melissa Alexander explains VA claims for hypertension.

Studies have shown around half of the U.S. population either has or is at risk for hypertension. Veterans are at an even higher risk.
So what exactly is hypertension?
What causes it?
How is it linked to military service?
And what is the VA’s response?

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is common among veterans due to combat exposure and service-related injuries. Suppose you have high blood pressure related to your military service or in connection with another service-related condition. In that case, it’s essential to understand the VA ratings, so you can receive fair compensation.

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Table of contents:
00:00 Intro
00:52 What is hypertension?
02:09 Discovery of hypertension
02:58 Diastolic vs systolic (how to read blood pressure results)
03:30 Hypertension treatment history
04:09 How the VA rates hypertension
06:12 Connect hypertension to service
07:02 Hypertension as a presumptive condition
08:11 Hypertension as a secondary condition
09:17 Conditions caused by hypertension
10:23 How Woods & Woods can help!

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RESOURCES for more information about hypertension VA claims:

VA Disability Ratings for High Blood Pressure

VA DIC Benefits

What You Need to Know About TDIU VA Benefits

Why apply for TDIU VA benefits?

Don’t like a VA claim decision? Appeal it.

How to Apply for VA Disability

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If you are unable to work due to your service-connected disabilities, you may qualify for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU). If you think you may be eligible for TDIU or believe your current rating is too low, give us a call and receive a free legal consultation.

We have helped thousands of veterans all over the United States and we only charge a fee if we win your case.

Request a free legal consultation online:
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[bdanyluk]

While i was in the air force...they always took a 2nd measurement and told me to raise my arm....i didnt know this artificially lowered the bp reading until after i separated....what jerks would train their staff to do that ?!!!

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[ZION-phpd]

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[ZION-phpd]

I have high blood pressure very high blood pressure

[leesorenson]

My understanding is that if you are using medication to control hypertension the VA rates an automatic zero.

[divineangelic]

Thanks,
Question can I set up a
pooled income trust to
lower my monthly income
so I can be eligible for the
VA Pension?
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