I’ve had uncontrollable hypertension 30 years. It’s finally destroyed one kidney and gave me diastolic heart failure. My claim has been taking over 5 months! I had years and years of documentation….. I hope I get comp before I die! Vietnam Vet here
I served in combat in Viet Nam. Years ago I was disgnosed by the VA for high blood pressure and have recieved medicatio for it from the VA ever since. My service officer advised me to apply for benefits from the PACT act so I did. I recieved a letter stating that indeed I had high blood pressure and my claim was approved however they awarded me 0%. So crazy and frustrating and a waste of time.
Great checked box one in the Nam checked second hypertension for the last 30 years. Submitted paperwork examined by doctor got the VA rating of 0%. Because my blood pressure wasn't high enough I presume .But wait been take medication for 40 years to low it. So what gives?
When getting a DOT Physical for my job as a new hire in 2014 (yes I was still USAR at the time), I was diagnosed with hypertension and have always been ever since. I was denied for hypertension and diabetes.
I was just approved for cognitive impairment secondary to service connected hypertension Hypertension can cause much damage to your body and if your hypertension is service connected any illness it causes can be service connected.
I am convinced that any VA program is a sales talk. When I worked at the VA. They could still tell you the line That it was about veterans it is definitely not only about veterans. It is about staying in business. Generally if you work for them the middle management clerical staff and supervisors decide. I recently re enrolled for my hypertension same story. I had the condition when I left the service in 1970. Now it has progressed to a heart murmur and a progressive heart block jog the second or third degree variations. This is consisten with my left ventricular enlargement is most likely due to my hypertension I received billing for my meds. I received billing for a cataract procedure which I did not apparently have So going by my drivers license I am required to drive 9:49 with glasses. The VA here doesn’t provide transportation. They don’t even have a schedule or routes for the bus system I retired as an RN. When I was working I made arrangements for procedures referrals. And further appointments at the VA no one does this. John Ray RN
Good presentation- I am wondering if the Air Force has a record of all my TDY orders while stationed in Vietnam and Thailand.I have requested copies of all my TDY orders on several occasions over the past 10 years and have yet to receive them. Dates of service from 1962- 1972. I was TDY from Vietnam to Udorn, Utapoa and Ubon with Spooky. in 1969.. I keep getting told there was a fire and some of my records are supposed gone.
My late husband , Vietnam combat veteran, (NOV 69- NOV 1970) agent orange sprayed on a firebase for 12 months. He had HBP WHEN HE WAS ACTIVE duty, hbp when he retired from army. Over years applied for benefits for hbp. Always denied. Finally in 2019 he was awarded 100% for Ischemic heart disease, PTSD, AMONG others. Unfortunately he passed Dec 2, 2022. With heart diseases and alzheimers listed as cause of death. I was Finally awarded DIC on june 1, 2023. My question is: am I due any compensation for now presumptive hbp, that he had ever since Vietnam and rest of his life. He was continually under care of a cardiologist until his death. Thank you for your time
they told me that since its being treated they cant compensate. i asked for a reevaluation and I have to potentially risk my life by stopping meds so I can prove I have hypertension that needs compensation
My husband is on 2 different continuous medications for his high blood pressure. This gives him a good reading, but he’s had high to very high blood pressure as long as I’ve known him, 45 years! Many times the VA has taken his blood pressure twice to make sure it wasn’t a false reading. He was recently awarded only 10% for that. 🤷🏼♀️
That's better than most who get approved, but at 0%. The main benefit of being service connected is the secondary claims that can be approved. For things such as stroke, heart attact, memory issues, etc.
When is the VA going to realize that most of the medical community rates 140 to 150 plus hypertension? Their use of 160 is not correct. Where did they come up with that number? Did they ever check with the medical community, American Heart Association, Mayo Clinic, etc? I am currently appealing a 0% looking for at least 10%. I am taking three blood pressure medications and running 130s to the 150s. Before the medications, I ran in the 160s. Waiting on higher rating review.
I am on three meds for hypertension and wake up to around 200 over 100,got a 10% rating but no increase in disability pay. System does not favor the veteran. I am appealing the decision. Their calculator is the new math!
I was diagnosed with hypertension with a zero percent rating. They said it’s controlled with meds. Even though I take aver a dozen meds to take care of it.
Seven years in the US Air Farce. They tried to prevent my marriage. They later facilitated conditions inducing me to drink. That did the job for them, and I got divorced getting custody of my two children. With no help I had to give them up for adoption to the very people who conspired and had manipulated my life to that point. How's that for causing PTSD? I don't want anything from anybody. I'm a man's man and not a wimp looking for easy money. Thirty years after discharge I received 30% for the 6 years of jet noise, they didn't protect me from. I'm 82 years old and still working. That's manual labor. Working, not jerking!!
Vietnam vet. I filed for both MGUS and hypertension in 2018. I was denied because those conditions were not on the presumptive list. After the PACT ACT, I refiled and was approved but back pay only went back to August 2022 when the act was passed. Why wasn't I awarded back pay to my initial filing?
The issues is when did your claim arise? When you first filed in 2018? In 2018 there were no presumptions in your favor so you would have had to prove nexus which you might not have been able to do.
So my dad was just denied on his claim for hypertension and Parkinsonism. They agreed he was in VN in 1968/69, they agreed he had hbp and Parkinsonism. They claimed other health problems caused both of these issues not his service based on the C&P examiners opinion. It’s like the C&P examiner and and the rater have no idea about the PACT act. Will meet with his VSO Monday.
@@brendanorris4368 We resubmitted with more medical information. He got hypertension connected , but at 0%. We knew that was possible and are ok with that. They are still denying Parkinsonism is connected so the VSO wants the neurologist to write a letter. His condition has worsened so we hope the dr will also fill out a new DBQ. If this information doesn’t do it we will go to higher level review. I wonder if a higher level review would’ve worked from the start though
This happens more than many would believe with presumptive claims, the rater violated procedure. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs has already conceded SC so long as the criteria is met.
That's the VA for you. The Biden administration is trying to discourage us veterans because they think we don't deserve it. Harris wants to turn the VA system over to the illegals and she said we can go get a job! I have the very article where she stated that!
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?
My guess is that his bp was within medicinal range because he is on the meds. Thank you for the comment IRT still being eligible if one is on medication. I wonder if bp is taken at the c&p exam.
This is exactly what happened to me. I claim service connection for hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure) associated with tera participation is granted with an evaluation of 0 percent This is what they wrote ,,,,,, but what brought me into hospital was a 256/124 BP with AFIB. Yes I take the highest dosages of medication to lower my BP currently,,,, but don’t think they knew this
Have had high blood pressure for about 25 years. Filed my claim. The VA didn't deny it but said because the meds I'm on appear to have it under control, I was awarded a 0 compensation. So, what's the difference in someone taking a sleep apena test and failing and getting a cpap machine to have to use which gets it under control and they get compensated. I don't see the difference. In both instances your problem is helped, 1 by a machine and 1 by meds but 1 is compensated and the other not. That's crazy. If I don't take my BP med, my BP would go sky high. It's discrimination as far ad I can see.
I agree with you. I take medication for my type two diabetes and recieve 20%. I should recieve 10% for taking 3 medications to control my BP. There 160 on systolic is above the medical communities 140 stage one and 150 stage two hypertension. They just don't want to pay out.
Same thing happened to me service connected but 0 rating. Filing a supplemental claim with new DBQ and nexus by my VA PCP. My C&P exam was done by VES with a contracted Dr . She took three reading and said I was normal since I was taking my BP meds. I know she was going to deny me as soon as I left the 10 min exam. Also she was working on someone else the few minutes I was there. The contracted Dr's, PA's and RN's could care less about you. Fight them ask for your results of the exam HEAD's up the VA forces you to file an FOIA just for your results..What BS.
@peterarzberger9596 had an independent VA contractor take three readings 154, 154 and 156 and still wouldn't grant 10%. Was 4 points from their magical 160. I am currently taking three BP medications to keep it down. Filed for higher review and will go to VA law judges if higher level fails.
@@peterarzberger9596 0% is what they give if medication controls your blood pressure UNLESS you have documentation of a top number consistently over 160 or a bottom number over 100 consitently. But 0% for hypertension is a great thing. Any disability caused by hypertension can be service connected. Heart disese, kidney problems, memory problems, etc. Getting 10% for the hypertension itself is a waste of time. IMO
So, Hypertension is covered for Vietnam Vets but not Afghanistan or Iraqi Vets? I have Hypertension after Afghanistan. I was exposed to lots of burn pits. Thanks for what you do.
I'm a Vietnam vet with hypertension, taking 3 meds to control it and was denied. The Pact Act is not what it is said to be. There have been reports of the raters are automatically denying 3 out of 4 claims.
I was a "post-Vietnam" veteran. I was exposed to a toxic chemical and was rushed to the E.R. The doctor said I suffered a "Chemical reaction" to the paint. This has affected my lungs and my blood pressure to this day. But, since I was not in Vietnam I'm S.O.L.
Why isnt Fort Ord included on the Pact ACT? Fort Ord was on the EPA's superfund list but not on the VA PACT ACT? what about us Fort Ord vets who drank that water super contaminated with PFA's or crawling around on ranges that they used a chemical almost identical to agent orange? How did Fort Ord slip between the cracks?
How will this then (BP) play into Burn Pits; I have been medicated for hypertension in the last two years by my VA PA. Pursue ? 0% on Burn Pits...although obviously exposed 06-07 in Iraq (16 months in countrt)
I was sprayed numerous times in 68 69 being treated for Hypertension presumed with 0 % disability. VA sent me to a facility had my blood pressure checked three times within 10 minutes and sent on my way . I also took a paper where I was instructed to take my blood pressure for three days , three times a day and record the date time.The medical facility where I was sent didn’t take the paper I was required to do , didn’t even look at it.
My dad has dementia and is a resident in a VA facility. He is a Vietnam Veteran with confirmed agent orange exposure. The VA prescribes and dispenses his medication for hypertension that was diagnosed more than 20 years ago. They denied his disability claim stating that his systolic and diastolic numbers were not high enough to qualify. Of course they were not, because they give him medication to control his blood pressure. The VA has asked us to find his medical records that showed his original blood pressure numbers when he was diagnosed with hypertension at least 20 years ago.This has been impossible because it was so long ago and my parents have moved several times since then. We have no idea which doctor would have those records and several of his previous doctors have retired. The VA rep at the facility where my dad lives is the one filing claims on his behalf. He has the records that state that my dad is diagnosed and that the VA is giving him this medication, so I would assume he included that in the claim. What else can we do?
@tommartin5667 I believe it was PACT-ACT. I think it was 0% because he's on medication and his blood pressure numbers aren't high enough on the medication. The VSR at his facility is the one applying for him.
@@KelleyNance-c8v Ok, that's NOT a denial. O% for hypertension is very important. Many secondary condition can be service connected. Heart, stroke and memory. Good luck
The VA will automatically deny you the first time. I take 3 different bp meds and even though I received a 10 % rating but no compensation for it. I am appealing the decision because I have proof that I am qualified for a higher rate. Today's reading first thing in the morning, 212 over 109.
I was granted a 0% rating for hypertension thru the pact act. I want to know if I can claim my sleep apnea as secondary to my hypertension. Can this be done? Has it been done?
So what about southwest Asia theater of ops like deployed in gulf waters etc? Everyone always speaks of agent orange or Vietnam vets but don't speak of info for those deployed on ships
The Blue Water Navy (BWN) Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (PL 116-23) extended the presumption of herbicide exposure, such as Agent Orange, to Veterans who served in the offshore waters of the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975.
I retired in 2004 and when I filed my VA claim back then I was awarded 0% for hypertension. Now I fall under the PACT Act for Guam and Agent Orange exposure. Wondering if I might succeed in getting something for hypertension now? 100% for my PACT Act claim for Diabetes and Prostate Cancer. However my 100% is only temporary for the cancer.
@@model1897 I get a review in 6 months. I had my prostate removed and been monitoring for almost 5 years. Depending on what my last visit finds, my cancer is basically gone. No cancer remaining, no more 100%. Perhaps residuals.
crazy question my father served in Vietnam war from 69 to 75 and he has severe high blood pressure was shot in the leg, now has slow dementia. he served with the south Vietnam army. I'm wondering is he eligible for VA benefits? I know he didn't serve with the US army but he helped the US ARMY fight against Viet cong
Im sorry but you took so long to answer the Veterans simple question. You mention the Royal Thai Air force Base how many times? Suggest you tighin it up. Hypertension is one of the conditions of Agent Orange covered by the Pact Act. And break down the comp %'s based on Systolic and Diastolic BP readings taken and recorded by VA or Private Sector MD. Also the impact of drug RX, known cardiacand realted conditions. Thanks for your efforts. Bill, RVN FMF 67
You took a long time to say very little. Get to the point!!! If your blood pressure beings controlled by meds, you should automatically qualify by common sense.
Great video. Question . What if I am 58 years old and have just been awarded 60 percent? Would the 55 year old rule still carry me? Also .... Do you know the success percentages on a Migraine supplemental appeal?? I did the supplemental and included much more evidence, like migraine logs, 2 more Nexus letters and Prescriptions. Just curious , been waiting a few months.
It should but the VA often changes rules. The success depends on the nexus and medical presented. For example, can your doctor clearly state that your Migraine is a result of your service?
HI, I have High BP, served in the Army Jan 3 1975 to Dec14 1977. Just starting to get reviewed by the VA for Arthritis. I now have HBP, could the Arthritis be claimed too because of the medications I now take for arthritis? I am a Vietnam Era Vet, never served in Nam.
Hi. I hope you get a chance to read this. Yeah, the VA does not award for hearing loss. Nobody knows why. But they do give a 10% rating for tinnitus and the process is relatively simple. Please do some research on tinnitus and the symptoms, and if you have them, then submit a claim for Tinnitus. Only if you have the symptoms, though. Do not lie to the VA. But with so many deployments and other hearing loss issues, you likely have tinnitus as well. But if you have the symptoms, file a simple claim online. Clearly state your symptoms and when you observed them. Ideally that would be during your active service time, and is therefore easy for them to make a service connection. I've had it for decades going back to my deployments and just assumed constant ringing in my ears was just normal. Plus I knew that there was no "cure" for tinnitus, so I just never bothered reporting it. You will not likely need any outside help to make the claim as long as you are relatively computer savvy. But you can also google or youtube loads of videos about tinnitus claims and how to do them. Once you file a claim, the VA will set up an appointment with a doctor for a tinnitus C&P exam. Which is pretty straightforward if you are telling the truth about the symptoms and when you first noticed them. There is no test for tinnitus, the doc just determines if you are telling the truth about your symptoms. And if you are telling the truth, you will more than likely be rated at 10% within a couple of months. 10% isn't a lot of money, but heck an extra $160 or so a month means you can take the wife out once or twice a month for movies and a dinner. The other good thing is that they are developing better hearing aids that can help counter tinnitus, so you would likely be able to get those from the VA if they diagnose you with service related tinnitus. Now the other thing about a tinnitus claim, it is a primary condition that would allow you to apply for secondary claims for other maladies you suffer because of your tinnitus. If you have migraines, stress, sleep, or other issues because of your tinnitus, you can apply for additional benefits. And again, you can google or youtube hundreds of videos about how to do a claim for secondary conditions from tinnitus. But I would recommend going to a free VSO to discuss those options. But for tinnitus, you can make that claim yourself and it is relatively easy.
Got the diagnosis, from my va Dr he wrote a great nexus , buddy letters records meds the whole thing. Even at my c&p exam, it was over 200, the week of I filled out the bp sheet sent by the va for the exam. Not one reading was under 179 and as high as 205. He took it at the exam and it was over 200. Literally told me to go the the er and asked if i needed an ambulance. I am on 2 meds from the va. What can I do ? Should I file an appeal or request a high level review. Oh and swcondary ro ptsd and sleep apnea which I have a rating of 90 percent
I was listed with 0% for my BP. Is it too late to present my medical evidence of maintenance meds for more than 10 years. I did know to present this medical evidence during my CP exam??
No, the PACT Act expanded VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. Vietnam vets are included
as a viet nam veteran i filed claim for hypertension with stroke as secondary in my c and p examine they didn't even take bp were interested in residuals, i was told probably will get 100% for 6 months and then residuals would kick in but nothing is offical, any thoughts on this?
There are special procedures for suing the VA such as in a medical malpractice setting. I am not equipped to handle such cases but let me know if you need a referal. Thanks
@sweproductions1 that is why the Blue Water Vietnam Veterans won their case. The are now Agent Orange beneficiaries if they are within so many miles off the coastline of Vietnam. You can find your ship through the Blue Water Vietnam Veterans on Google. It is how many miles off the coastline that will show if covered.
Every nurse I see at the VA hospital says high blood pressure and yet my primary sits in her duff and does nothing. Same person that say degenerative means arthritis.even have that in a letter she sent me with the va letterhead. Veteran in need of help and before you say dav. The fav I went to said I had to use the dav in the state I got out of the army okay. Now I know that dav is just another tool but how do you get by that when you can't afford to hire a va lawyer for misdiagnoisis or lying to the veteran. I have the letter that.clearly has her name all over it is this sething I should take to there chief of medicine or just go after team all period. This va center is one of the worst I have seen in the United States veteran needing help
Hello. I am a veteran. In one of my sick call/hospital visit checkup. I was found hight reading of 150/95; After I seperated from active duty. I have been treated by VA for hpt for many years and still treating with hpt medication. Am I qualify for service connected hpt disability claim? Please comment.
What is the correct VA diagnostic code for blood clots? I’ve been doing some research and haven’t been able to get a clear answer on what diagnosis I should file that claim under. Thank you.
YOU PEOPLE DAVIDSON Law just launched me on another battlefront i.e..... my PCP (who has either skipped/skimmed/ignored) facts = me making contact w/him regarding such essential info/these PCPs are f/AM to PM sooooo damned overworked w/i Primary Care clinics they have NO kinda idea from one vet vs another DAYIN/NITEOUT = bottom line - SAD ! h/e TRUE !! 🙄 😵 😶
I was initially connected at 0% then appealed that and was raised to 40%! I met all the requirements and kept going to appointments. Blood Pressure reading was higher each visit. I was given hypertension medicine before deploying to Afghanistan.
I’ve had uncontrollable hypertension 30 years. It’s finally destroyed one kidney and gave me diastolic heart failure. My claim has been taking over 5 months! I had years and years of documentation….. I hope I get comp before I die! Vietnam Vet here
I served in combat in Viet Nam. Years ago I was disgnosed by the VA for high blood pressure and have recieved medicatio for it from the VA ever since. My service officer advised me to apply for benefits from the PACT act so I did. I recieved a letter stating that indeed I had high blood pressure and my claim was approved however they awarded me 0%. So crazy and frustrating and a waste of time.
Same for me.
Check to see if you have conditions secondary to hypertension.
The va/fed gov. Has figured out that they set bar so high they don't have to pay you any money.
Great checked box one in the Nam checked second hypertension for the last 30 years. Submitted paperwork examined by doctor got the VA rating of 0%. Because my blood pressure wasn't high enough I presume
.But wait been take medication for 40 years to low it. So what gives?
When getting a DOT Physical for my job as a new hire in 2014 (yes I was still USAR at the time), I was diagnosed with hypertension and have always been ever since. I was denied for hypertension and diabetes.
I'm guessing you didn't serve in an agent orange county?
It is difficult to assess what is going on without more. For example, what was your MOS, where were you stationed, etc.
Where you were stationed makes or breaks you if you have diabetes.
I was just approved for cognitive impairment secondary to service connected hypertension Hypertension can cause much damage to your body and if your hypertension is service connected any illness it causes can be service connected.
I completely understand that connection. Thanks for your input
I like this lawyer . I think he is a good man.
Thank you for your kind words
You keep suggesting Officer Goldberg. Who is this?
Terry vs Ohio (1968) overturn
I am convinced that any VA program is a sales talk. When I worked at the VA. They could still tell you the line
That it was about veterans it is definitely not only about veterans. It is about staying in business. Generally if you work for them the middle management clerical staff and supervisors decide. I recently re enrolled for my hypertension same story. I had the condition when I left the service in 1970. Now it has progressed to a heart murmur and a progressive heart block jog the second or third degree variations. This is consisten with my left ventricular enlargement is most likely due to my hypertension
I received billing for my meds. I received billing for a cataract procedure which I did not apparently have So going by my drivers license I am required to drive 9:49 with glasses. The VA here doesn’t provide transportation. They don’t even have a schedule or routes for the bus system
I retired as an RN. When I was working I made arrangements for procedures referrals. And further appointments at the VA no one does this. John Ray RN
Don't trust the government to do right by people
Is HTN covered under the Pact Act Vets who served in Desert Storm/Gulf war one
Hypertension is a presumptive condition for Vietnam Vets exposed to Agent Orange. It is not a presumptive for Desert Storm/Gulf War.
Good presentation- I am wondering if the Air Force has a record of all my TDY orders while stationed in Vietnam and Thailand.I have requested copies of all my TDY orders on several occasions over the past 10 years and have yet to receive them. Dates of service from 1962- 1972. I was TDY from Vietnam to Udorn, Utapoa and Ubon with Spooky. in 1969.. I keep getting told there was a fire and some of my records are supposed gone.
We are in the same boat with you Ubon. Rod was at a secret radar tent. They are fighting us down on every disease.
My late husband , Vietnam combat veteran, (NOV 69- NOV 1970) agent orange sprayed on a firebase for 12 months. He had HBP WHEN HE WAS ACTIVE duty, hbp when he retired from army. Over years applied for benefits for hbp. Always denied. Finally in 2019 he was awarded 100% for Ischemic heart disease, PTSD, AMONG others. Unfortunately he passed Dec 2, 2022. With heart diseases and alzheimers listed as cause of death. I was Finally awarded DIC on june 1, 2023. My question is: am I due any compensation for now presumptive hbp, that he had ever since Vietnam and rest of his life. He was continually under care of a cardiologist until his death. Thank you for your time
Your award is bsed upon his award
In Roosevelt Roads Puerto Rico. I had been told there were a couple of trials of Agent Orange there. I have found nothing on that though.
I haven't found anything on the VA website or other sites about this but it doesn't mean it didn't happen and isn't there
they told me that since its being treated they cant compensate. i asked for a reevaluation and I have to potentially risk my life by stopping meds so I can prove I have hypertension that needs compensation
Same here smh
My husband is on 2 different continuous medications for his high blood pressure. This gives him a good reading, but he’s had high to very high blood pressure as long as I’ve known him, 45 years! Many times the VA has taken his blood pressure twice to make sure it wasn’t a false reading. He was recently awarded only 10% for that. 🤷🏼♀️
That's better than most who get approved, but at 0%. The main benefit of being service connected is the secondary claims that can be approved. For things such as stroke, heart attact, memory issues, etc.
@@tommartin5667 Thank you.
I have to take 3 different meds for hypertension and my average is around 140 to 150. Have seen it go to 232 over 104. Still got only 10 %
When is the VA going to realize that most of the medical community rates 140 to 150 plus hypertension? Their use of 160 is not correct. Where did they come up with that number? Did they ever check with the medical community, American Heart Association, Mayo Clinic, etc? I am currently appealing a 0% looking for at least 10%. I am taking three blood pressure medications and running 130s to the 150s. Before the medications, I ran in the 160s. Waiting on higher rating review.
I am on three meds for hypertension and wake up to around 200 over 100,got a 10% rating but no increase in disability pay. System does not favor the veteran. I am appealing the decision. Their calculator is the new math!
I was diagnosed with hypertension with a zero percent rating. They said it’s controlled with meds. Even though I take aver a dozen meds to take care of it.
I'm a combat veteran. I was diagnosed with PTSD but o %.
Seven years in the US Air Farce. They tried to prevent my marriage. They later facilitated conditions inducing me to drink. That did the job for them, and I got divorced getting custody of my two children. With no help I had to give them up for adoption to the very people who conspired and had manipulated my life to that point. How's that for causing PTSD? I don't want anything from anybody. I'm a man's man and not a wimp looking for easy money. Thirty years after discharge I received 30% for the 6 years of jet noise, they didn't protect me from. I'm 82 years old and still working. That's manual labor. Working, not jerking!!
Vietnam vet. I filed for both MGUS and hypertension in 2018. I was denied because those conditions were not on the presumptive list.
After the PACT ACT, I refiled and was approved but back pay only went back to August 2022 when the act was passed.
Why wasn't I awarded back pay to my initial filing?
That was baked into the law that payments based on PACT Act claims would not go further back than the day it was passed. Very unfair!
The issues is when did your claim arise? When you first filed in 2018? In 2018 there were no presumptions in your favor so you would have had to prove nexus which you might not have been able to do.
True
Does the VA think we will avoid taking a blood pressure medication just to keep our the level high to possibly get a few hundred dollars each month?
Yes, because they re supposed to consider this but they constantly ignore it.
So my dad was just denied on his claim for hypertension and Parkinsonism. They agreed he was in VN in 1968/69, they agreed he had hbp and Parkinsonism. They claimed other health problems caused both of these issues not his service based on the C&P examiners opinion. It’s like the C&P examiner and and the rater have no idea about the PACT act. Will meet with his VSO Monday.
That is BS. If your Dad was in Vietnam and he has a presumptive condition your don't have to prove service connection.
You need to appeal and do it again. Where you were serving is a presumptive
@@brendanorris4368 We resubmitted with more medical information. He got hypertension connected , but at 0%. We knew that was possible and are ok with that. They are still denying Parkinsonism is connected so the VSO wants the neurologist to write a letter. His condition has worsened so we hope the dr will also fill out a new DBQ. If this information doesn’t do it we will go to higher level review. I wonder if a higher level review would’ve worked from the start though
This happens more than many would believe with presumptive claims, the rater violated procedure. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs has already conceded SC so long as the criteria is met.
I wish they would connect HPB for all combat veterans instead of carving out just Vietnam veterans.
That's the VA for you. The Biden administration is trying to discourage us veterans because they think we don't deserve it. Harris wants to turn the VA system over to the illegals and she said we can go get a job! I have the very article where she stated that!
Exceptions cause interpretation and proof problems for the VA.
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?
My guess is that his bp was within medicinal range because he is on the meds. Thank you for the comment IRT still being eligible if one is on medication. I wonder if bp is taken at the c&p exam.
This is exactly what happened to me. I claim service connection for hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure) associated with tera participation is granted with an evaluation of 0 percent
This is what they wrote ,,,,,, but what brought me into hospital was a 256/124 BP with AFIB. Yes I take the highest dosages of medication to lower my BP currently,,,, but don’t think they knew this
Have had high blood pressure for about 25 years. Filed my claim. The VA didn't deny it but said because the meds I'm on appear to have it under control, I was awarded a 0 compensation. So, what's the difference in someone taking a sleep apena test and failing and getting a cpap machine to have to use which gets it under control and they get compensated. I don't see the difference. In both instances your problem is helped, 1 by a machine and 1 by meds but 1 is compensated and the other not. That's crazy. If I don't take my BP med, my BP would go sky high. It's discrimination as far ad I can see.
I agree with you. I take medication for my type two diabetes and recieve 20%. I should recieve 10% for taking 3 medications to control my BP. There 160 on systolic is above the medical communities 140 stage one and 150 stage two hypertension. They just don't want to pay out.
Same thing happened to me service connected but 0 rating. Filing a supplemental claim with new DBQ and nexus by my VA PCP. My C&P exam was done by VES with a contracted Dr . She took three reading and said I was normal since I was taking my BP meds. I know she was going to deny me as soon as I left the 10 min exam. Also she was working on someone else the few minutes I was there. The contracted Dr's, PA's and RN's could care less about you.
Fight them ask for your results of the exam HEAD's up the VA forces you to file an FOIA just for your results..What BS.
@peterarzberger9596 had an independent VA contractor take three readings 154, 154 and 156 and still wouldn't grant 10%. Was 4 points from their magical 160. I am currently taking three BP medications to keep it down. Filed for higher review and will go to VA law judges if higher level fails.
Did you state that your BP was controlled by medication? Your reading might be normal because of your meds but without it will be off the charts.
@@peterarzberger9596 0% is what they give if medication controls your blood pressure UNLESS you have documentation of a top number consistently over 160 or a bottom number over 100 consitently.
But 0% for hypertension is a great thing. Any disability caused by hypertension can be service connected. Heart disese, kidney problems, memory problems, etc. Getting 10% for the hypertension itself is a waste of time. IMO
So, Hypertension is covered for Vietnam Vets but not Afghanistan or Iraqi Vets? I have Hypertension after Afghanistan. I was exposed to lots of burn pits. Thanks for what you do.
Pretty weird huh. I too got hypertensdion from my time in the middle east and yes, we can not get it rated; yet
It makes no sense. But you do have the PACT Act for your exposure
Thanks for the comment
I'm a Vietnam vet with hypertension, taking 3 meds to control it and was denied. The Pact Act is not what it is said to be. There have been reports of the raters are automatically denying 3 out of 4 claims.
That is true. Even though you stress that your BP is under control with meds
Reapply to be reevaluated. It doesn't cost anything but time. Ask your representative to help.
Good advice
I was a "post-Vietnam" veteran. I was exposed to a toxic chemical and was rushed to the E.R. The doctor said I suffered a "Chemical reaction" to the paint. This has affected my lungs and my blood pressure to this day. But, since I was not in Vietnam I'm S.O.L.
Why isnt Fort Ord included on the Pact ACT? Fort Ord was on the EPA's superfund list but not on the VA PACT ACT? what about us Fort Ord vets who drank that water super contaminated with PFA's or crawling around on ranges that they used a chemical almost identical to agent orange? How did Fort Ord slip between the cracks?
How will this then (BP) play into Burn Pits; I have been medicated for hypertension in the last two years by my VA PA.
Pursue ?
0% on Burn Pits...although obviously exposed 06-07 in Iraq (16 months in countrt)
I have hypertension, which caused heart blockages requiring triple bypass surgery. I was given 100%.
I've been given a rating of 10 percent from the VA, because I served in Vietnam from 67 to 68
I was there when they sprayed agent orange. How do I get an increase
I was sprayed numerous times in 68 69 being treated for Hypertension presumed with 0 % disability. VA sent me to a facility had my blood pressure checked three times within 10 minutes and sent on my way . I also took a paper where I was instructed to take my blood pressure for three days , three times a day and record the date time.The medical facility where I was sent didn’t take the paper I was required to do , didn’t even look at it.
Do u have to fall under the pact act 2file for hypertension and diabetes
Yes you do
My dad has dementia and is a resident in a VA facility. He is a Vietnam Veteran with confirmed agent orange exposure. The VA prescribes and dispenses his medication for hypertension that was diagnosed more than 20 years ago. They denied his disability claim stating that his systolic and diastolic numbers were not high enough to qualify. Of course they were not, because they give him medication to control his blood pressure. The VA has asked us to find his medical records that showed his original blood pressure numbers when he was diagnosed with hypertension at least 20 years ago.This has been impossible because it was so long ago and my parents have moved several times since then. We have no idea which doctor would have those records and several of his previous doctors have retired. The VA rep at the facility where my dad lives is the one filing claims on his behalf. He has the records that state that my dad is diagnosed and that the VA is giving him this medication, so I would assume he included that in the claim. What else can we do?
Was he denied or was he rated 0%? Was this a PACT ACT claim?
@tommartin5667 I believe it was PACT-ACT. I think it was 0% because he's on medication and his blood pressure numbers aren't high enough on the medication. The VSR at his facility is the one applying for him.
@@KelleyNance-c8v Ok, that's NOT a denial. O% for hypertension is very important. Many secondary condition can be service connected. Heart, stroke and memory. Good luck
HP is a preumptive disability buyt you can get a 0% rating. Please clarify whether he was totally denied or approved at 0%
What is the diagnosis that you are talking about regarding memory ?@@tommartin5667
The VA will automatically deny you the first time. I take 3 different bp meds and even though I received a 10 % rating but no compensation for it. I am appealing the decision because I have proof that I am qualified for a higher rate. Today's reading first thing in the morning, 212 over 109.
On another RUclipsrs channel the lawyer said that the PACT ACT doesn’t start paying out on HBP until 2026
Wow, that is high. The VA has a consistent history of denying valid claims unless you are a thorn in their side.
It takes about 180 days to process a claim. I read the Act and don't seen the delay in HBP. 1 in 3 claims for HBP have been rated at 0%
I was granted a 0% rating for hypertension thru the pact act. I want to know if I can claim my sleep apnea as secondary to my hypertension. Can this be done? Has it been done?
Yes, I think so.
@@brendanorris4368do they won't to stop takeing my pills to prove I have high blood presurr
So what about southwest Asia theater of ops like deployed in gulf waters etc? Everyone always speaks of agent orange or Vietnam vets but don't speak of info for those deployed on ships
The Blue Water Navy (BWN) Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (PL 116-23) extended the presumption of herbicide exposure, such as Agent Orange, to Veterans who served in the offshore waters of the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975.
Ty
I retired in 2004 and when I filed my VA claim back then I was awarded 0% for hypertension. Now I fall under the PACT Act for Guam and Agent Orange exposure. Wondering if I might succeed in getting something for hypertension now? 100% for my PACT Act claim for Diabetes and Prostate Cancer. However my 100% is only temporary for the cancer.
Why is it only temporary for the cancer???
@@model1897 I get a review in 6 months. I had my prostate removed and been monitoring for almost 5 years. Depending on what my last visit finds, my cancer is basically gone. No cancer remaining, no more 100%. Perhaps residuals.
After 10 years of fighting the VBA. I got a 0% service contract disability for my lung disease
I have high blood pressure. I was stationed in Vietnam, CH-47’s. We used agent orange on our shithooks. Years later the VA has me as 100% PTSD.
Thanks for your serve and continue to monitor your health for the effects of Agent Orange
Remember that the service connection may help your family if you pass away with a heart attack
crazy question my father served in Vietnam war from 69 to 75 and he has severe high blood pressure was shot in the leg, now has slow dementia. he served with the south Vietnam army. I'm wondering is he eligible for VA benefits? I know he didn't serve with the US army but he helped the US ARMY fight against Viet cong
if you are going for your C&P should you take your high blood pressure medication before going.
Do what your doctor said to do
Im sorry but you took so long to answer the Veterans simple question. You mention the Royal Thai Air force Base how many times? Suggest you tighin it up. Hypertension is one of the conditions of Agent Orange covered by the Pact Act. And break down the comp %'s based on Systolic and Diastolic BP readings taken and recorded by VA or Private Sector MD. Also the impact of drug RX, known cardiacand realted conditions. Thanks for your efforts. Bill, RVN FMF 67
You took a long time to say very little. Get to the point!!! If your blood pressure beings controlled by meds, you should automatically qualify by common sense.
Great video.
Question . What if I am 58 years old and have just been awarded 60 percent? Would the 55 year old rule still carry me?
Also .... Do you know the success percentages on a Migraine supplemental appeal?? I did the supplemental and included much more evidence, like migraine logs, 2 more Nexus letters and Prescriptions. Just curious , been waiting a few months.
It should but the VA often changes rules. The success depends on the nexus and medical presented. For example, can your doctor clearly state that your Migraine is a result of your service?
HI, I have High BP, served in the Army Jan 3 1975 to Dec14 1977. Just starting to get reviewed by the VA for Arthritis. I now have HBP, could the Arthritis be claimed too because of the medications I now take for arthritis? I am a Vietnam Era Vet, never served in Nam.
I got 0% for hearing loss. I served 22 years, many deployments.
Yup! Tinitus sure 10 but hearing nope
Hi. I hope you get a chance to read this. Yeah, the VA does not award for hearing loss. Nobody knows why. But they do give a 10% rating for tinnitus and the process is relatively simple. Please do some research on tinnitus and the symptoms, and if you have them, then submit a claim for Tinnitus. Only if you have the symptoms, though. Do not lie to the VA. But with so many deployments and other hearing loss issues, you likely have tinnitus as well. But if you have the symptoms, file a simple claim online. Clearly state your symptoms and when you observed them. Ideally that would be during your active service time, and is therefore easy for them to make a service connection. I've had it for decades going back to my deployments and just assumed constant ringing in my ears was just normal. Plus I knew that there was no "cure" for tinnitus, so I just never bothered reporting it.
You will not likely need any outside help to make the claim as long as you are relatively computer savvy. But you can also google or youtube loads of videos about tinnitus claims and how to do them. Once you file a claim, the VA will set up an appointment with a doctor for a tinnitus C&P exam. Which is pretty straightforward if you are telling the truth about the symptoms and when you first noticed them. There is no test for tinnitus, the doc just determines if you are telling the truth about your symptoms. And if you are telling the truth, you will more than likely be rated at 10% within a couple of months. 10% isn't a lot of money, but heck an extra $160 or so a month means you can take the wife out once or twice a month for movies and a dinner. The other good thing is that they are developing better hearing aids that can help counter tinnitus, so you would likely be able to get those from the VA if they diagnose you with service related tinnitus.
Now the other thing about a tinnitus claim, it is a primary condition that would allow you to apply for secondary claims for other maladies you suffer because of your tinnitus. If you have migraines, stress, sleep, or other issues because of your tinnitus, you can apply for additional benefits. And again, you can google or youtube hundreds of videos about how to do a claim for secondary conditions from tinnitus. But I would recommend going to a free VSO to discuss those options. But for tinnitus, you can make that claim yourself and it is relatively easy.
Appeal the decision.
@@garyfeltman4482 I don't think I can appeal it's been since early 2000
It is unusual that you don't have at least the minimum. What was your MOS? I would contact your local VSO and appeal
Why would the Va denied my hypertension secondary to Service connected spondylosis.
Is Hypertension included in the chronic presumptive condition on the pact Act exposure to ionizing radiation?
Spondylosis deals with joint stress and I could not find a connection with hypertension. That my be why.
Hypertension is a presumptive condition under the PACT Act
Got the diagnosis, from my va Dr he wrote a great nexus , buddy letters records meds the whole thing. Even at my c&p exam, it was over 200, the week of I filled out the bp sheet sent by the va for the exam. Not one reading was under 179 and as high as 205. He took it at the exam and it was over 200. Literally told me to go the the er and asked if i needed an ambulance. I am on 2 meds from the va. What can I do ? Should I file an appeal or request a high level review. Oh and swcondary ro ptsd and sleep apnea which I have a rating of 90 percent
Do yourself a favor and next time before the examination, eat a 200 mg pot brownie 😉
That's funny!
I was listed with 0% for my BP. Is it too late to present my medical evidence of maintenance meds for more than 10 years. I did know to present this medical evidence during my CP exam??
What “category “ does this fall under?… mental health, sleep etc?
HB ususally falls under heart, ischemic heart disease, of Type II diabetes
@@davidsonlawoffices thank you
So it only applies to Vietnam vets?
The Pact Act is for OEF & IEF only
No, the PACT Act expanded VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. Vietnam vets are included
Wrong. The PACT Act has provisions for Vietnam Vets as well as Post-911 vets.
Not True- Desert Stormis covered
as a viet nam veteran i filed claim for hypertension with stroke as secondary in my c and p examine they didn't even take bp were interested in residuals, i was told probably will get 100% for 6 months and then residuals would kick in but nothing is offical, any thoughts on this?
So unmedicated my bottom number is 116-119. On meds it’s rock solid under 90. You are saying I still can get rated at 20%?
Davidson law office, please reply
Hello, I have been busy the last several months with PACT Act and Camp LeJuene case. But we are back in the sadlle
I got a 0% also for high blood preasure.
do you sue va tort?
There are special procedures for suing the VA such as in a medical malpractice setting. I am not equipped to handle such cases but let me know if you need a referal. Thanks
@davidsonlawoffices yes please. It has to be national one I'm in Oregon
I served on cva 63 in Vietnam gulf of TOnkin I have hypertension am I eligible
I believe that the PACT ACT now covers blue water areas. Find a VSO in your area, he can help you.
They will have your ship listed under Blue Water Veterans. If that's an aircraft carrier your showing, it could be too far off the coastline.
@@stuarthunter7777 but several times while on the line we ran out of freshwater so we had to shower in cold salt ocean water
@sweproductions1 that is why the Blue Water Vietnam Veterans won their case. The are now Agent Orange beneficiaries if they are within so many miles off the coastline of Vietnam. You can find your ship through the Blue Water Vietnam Veterans on Google. It is how many miles off the coastline that will show if covered.
Looked up cva 63 if that is kittyhawk it operated on Yankee station and would be farther out than the 12 mile limit.
Every nurse I see at the VA hospital says high blood pressure and yet my primary sits in her duff and does nothing. Same person that say degenerative means arthritis.even have that in a letter she sent me with the va letterhead. Veteran in need of help and before you say dav. The fav I went to said I had to use the dav in the state I got out of the army okay. Now I know that dav is just another tool but how do you get by that when you can't afford to hire a va lawyer for misdiagnoisis or lying to the veteran. I have the letter that.clearly has her name all over it is this sething I should take to there chief of medicine or just go after team all period. This va center is one of the worst I have seen in the United States veteran needing help
If you are 100% do you get payment for 10% per.Pact act. For high blood pressure
If you are maxed out you do not get any extra under PACT
If you have pact act claims, can you get them serviced connected just in case you die from a pact act claim.
Hello. I am a veteran. In one of my sick call/hospital visit checkup. I was found hight reading of 150/95; After I seperated from active duty. I have been treated by VA for hpt for many years and still treating with hpt medication. Am I qualify for service connected hpt disability claim? Please comment.
Can a Vet apply for high blood pressure & hypertension, vision loss,& disc cremation .racialist evrnt s in the service.
A vet can apply for anything they want to file for. You need evidence though if you expect it to be approved.
Vets can apply for anything but there must be a nexus with what they are claimining and their service
What is the correct VA diagnostic code for blood clots? I’ve been doing some research and haven’t been able to get a clear answer on what diagnosis I should file that claim under.
Thank you.
@Lauren-lee21 Twitter? RUclips?
I beleive it depends on your service connected injury.
It has to be life threatening high to get a small percentage disability!
I stuck with this crappie cell phone and system much like the VA
Sorry for this
How can i get my c file
Send the VA a form 180.
Wat abt diabetes
Depending on your service and the type it can be a presumptive condition
YOU PEOPLE DAVIDSON Law just launched me on another battlefront i.e..... my PCP (who has either skipped/skimmed/ignored) facts = me making contact
w/him regarding such essential info/these PCPs are f/AM to PM sooooo damned overworked w/i Primary Care clinics they have NO kinda idea from one vet vs
another DAYIN/NITEOUT = bottom line - SAD ! h/e TRUE !! 🙄 😵 😶
That was absolutely no help what so ever.
Stop taken your meds before your c an p exam
Veteran loses combat disability pay to wife in divorce
VA disability is not community property.
The benefit belongs to the Vet. Was this a court decision?
No need to file a claim for this they will just deny it.
You may have secondary effects to HP so it is always good to apply
I was initially connected at 0% then appealed that and was raised to 40%! I met all the requirements and kept going to appointments. Blood Pressure reading was higher each visit. I was given hypertension medicine before deploying to Afghanistan.
Persistence I like it. Congratulations
Have 50% ptsd VA says I have hypertension So I put in a claim and was denied
Was in Vietnam in1965 -66
@@garyrood3466 I was there in 70/71, got rated at 10% for hypertension but no compensation. Typical VA response.
You need a nexus letter....I am 70% ptsd and was just awarded 10% hypertension secondary to ptsd and sleep apnea
Did you get a C&P PTSD exam? If so, then it is odd that you didn't receive at least the minimum rating. I would appeal if I were you.
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