Hypertension and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz chats about hypertension and VA disability. Leah discusses the nuances of hypertension (high blood pressure) in the context of VA disability claims. She explains the medical definition of hypertension, referencing the Joint National Committee guidelines, and differentiates between systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Leah emphasizes the ease of receiving service connection for hypertension developed during active duty and mentions conditions like sleep apnea and chronic kidney disease that can be related to or aggravated by hypertension. She also covers the association between hypertension and Agent Orange exposure, obesity, NSAID use, and stress. Furthermore, Leah delves into how multiple factors contribute to hypertension, affecting VA disability ratings, and guides viewers on accessing the most current rating schedules from the VA. She introduces the Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) for hypertension, explains its significance in the claim process, and suggests consulting with a medical professional for a potential service connection. If you would like more information on our services including Independent Medical Opinion Letters often referred to as nexus letters and records review, please check us out here: https://www.prestigeveteranmctx.com/ #veterans #va #medical