Common symptoms
- ▸Often asymptomatic
- ▸Headaches
- ▸Dizziness
- ▸Vision changes (severe cases)
Common evidence
- ▸BP readings over time
- ▸Diagnosis from PCP or cardiologist
- ▸Medication records
- ▸STR with elevated BP readings
Primary service connection examples
- ▸Agent Orange exposure (presumptive)
- ▸In-service diagnosis
- ▸Repeated elevated BP readings in service
Secondary service connection examples
- ▸Secondary to PTSD
- ▸Secondary to sleep apnea
- ▸Secondary to diabetes
- ▸Secondary to kidney disease
Rating basics
10% (diastolic 100+ requiring medication, or history of diastolic predominantly 100+), 20% (diastolic 110+ or systolic 200+), 40% (diastolic 120+), 60% (diastolic 130+).
Common denial reasons
- ✕Single elevated reading instead of pattern
- ✕Diagnosis after presumptive window
- ✕No medication required