What to Expect in a Hypertension C&P Exam | VA Disability

In the video Leah a former US Army physician assistant and compensation and pension (C&P) examiner, provides insights into the C&P exam for hypertension, often known as high blood pressure. She clarifies that hypertension is defined as having a sustained systolic pressure of 140 or above, or a diastolic pressure over 90, and discusses prehypertension levels. Leah explains that veterans may seek service connection for hypertension if diagnosed during service, if it's aggravated by another service-connected disability, or due to specific exposures like Agent Orange for Vietnam veterans.

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[BornToFly]

Thanks again, Leah. All the best to everyone in their pursuits.

[nummachinegunneroif]

Prestige got me from 90 to 100 with awesome Nexus letter. Will worth my time and money.

[StevenGaetani]

Thank You Veteran Paratrooper 82nd Airborne Division!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[rkwrkw]

I'm now using your services to address my back and sleep apnea issues. I'll see how that goes and then move on to my HBP and hips. Great video, Leah!

[firstinfantry]

My c and p exam consisted of taking my blood pressure twice, no questions and see you later thank you for your service. A month later VA says denied.

[manuelsalazar]

I want to say thank you for helping me get to 100%p t

[jollygreen]

I submitted and showed the CP my 3 documented blood pressure exams within 1-2 years.
Medication of hypertension pills
And c&p took a blood pressure test at the spot

And STR stating high blood pressure

[jn]

I lived in agent orange in Vietnam and have been fighting hypertention for many years. The VA dianosed me with hypertention, the VA gave me meds for hypertention and when I drove many miles for my C&P the VA toild me I did NOT have hypetension.

[romulodejesus]

Do they check and rate my high blood pressure while I’m taking my medication? Because with the medication my high blood pressure is controlled.

[juleskinkead]

my primary doctor who is treating me for high blood pressure since 2008 has me do a blood pressure diary twice a year covering one week, doing 2 readings per day at same time and she puts it in my va health record. My high blood pressure began in 1988 after a pneumonectomy and have been on medication since then. Blood pressure can be high on a situational basiis, like for some going to the dentist..Me.

[vincevincent]

My C&P examiner told me they didn’t need my readings and that the HP reading while on active duty could have been “a one off” hence she said it wasn’t service connected although I’m diagnosed with it now but wasn’t while on active duty

[DJMegaMarley]

Hello. I have Sys ranges (135-150) & Dia Ranges (95-125)

3 readings 110-120 (Dia)
1 Reading 120+ (Dia)

All recorded over a week & 5 mins apart. What percentage could I qualify for?

[carlosroque]

Hi I have a claim for anxiety and insomnia for a secondary for tinnitus I have send a C&P exam for a anxiety what happens with insomnia that diferentes

[bdemarse]

I have an exam for hypertension. I am currently taking 2 medications and a breakthrough medication as needed . Am i supposed to stop taking them for the exam? if not I likely won’t be as high but couldn’t that be dangerous if Instop .

[charlieboy]

Why does the VA define hypertension as a diastolic of 90 but you only get a rating if the diastolic is 100 or greater? I've been watching your videos and haven't found this answer. Thank you

[damienbell]

Wow when I had to go into the ER my BP was 257/124 now a yr and a half later it stays around 150’s / 70’s pulse 60

[russellandreasen]

Question related to the criteria used by the VA to determine HBP. The systolic and diastolic pressured by the VA or not in step with the Mayo Clinic, American Heart Association, The Cleveland Clinic guidelines all show Systolic and Diastolic pressures lower than the VA as outlined in 38CFR. Why is the VA so determined to use what I consider outdated guidelines in determining HBP?

[tomatencio]

I have been on medication for hypertension that was diagnosed by the VA and have a prescription for it from the VA. Yet I filed a claim and it was approved but I got $0. So hypertension is not worth filing a claim for!!!

[genebarnes]

I had a VSO file a Hypertension claim last month and a month later I had C&P for Hypertension but the day prior I called six different numbers to the VA and no one could tell me the C&P exam was for hypertension. I only found right when I sat down for the C&P exam. Is there a reason no one could tell me what the exam was for?

[davidhodges]

Question: I was diagnosed with hypertension in 2003 (this has been documented over the years). If I am not on my medications, my BP runs 160 over 110. On the day of my C&P exam, my BP was perfect (110/83), and I took my medications that morning. Will this impact my results on the C&P exam?