Hypertension and Agent Orange Exposure in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- In this video Leah discusses the recent classification of hypertension as a presumed service-connected disability for Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, following the PACT Act. She explains the significance of this development for veterans who have long suffered from hypertension possibly linked to Agent Orange. Leah outlines the definition of hypertension, including its stages and diagnostic criteria. She also addresses the concept of a nexus letter, explaining its role in establishing service connection for disabilities, though noting it's often unnecessary for presumptive conditions like those linked to Agent Orange exposure.
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Thanks again for all your help with everything
You bet thank you for watching!
I filed under the PACT ACT for hypertension. I had a phone c&p exam and the examiner commented on how high my blood pressure was and how much high blood pressure medicine I was thinking. I said that was because I have very high blood pressure. The VA gave me a lousy 10%.
I am sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching
Hello, I've been on hypertension meds for some time and it's somewhat under control. but I don't want to be on these
for the rest of my life. Was in Vietnam from April 1969 to Marsh 1970, I believe that I was exposed to Agent Orange
as I have a terrible case of back acne, which is one of the many caused by Agent orange. VA so far is giving me the
runaround. Thanks for this information, on my next appointment I'll let my Dr. know about this.
Best of luck to you on this sir and thank you for watching
I have been exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam during my tour from Sept 1, 1967 to Sept 1, 1968.
I do not have Hypertension because my Immune System has been fighting it for about 54+ years.
I have been itching for about 3 or 4 years now and my skin is very dry and cracks and bleeds even when I bump it.
Sincerely,
David E Yancey
I’m very sorry to hear that sir and thank you for your service
Sounds like you have porphyria cutanea tarda! I am blessed with the same condition. Can't go out in the sunlight for any length of time because it causes my skin to swell and blister. I get scabs from it and it is not pretty. Face,arms,feet, legs are all affected by this.
You need to get to the dermatology department at the VA. I also have bad skin problems. Porphyria cutanea tarda is what I have and you may have! This isn't a thing you can't ignore.
*"Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension History"* This is my latest find in my Recent VA medical records (remember I have had High Blood pressure results AT this very VA Clinic back to Nov. 3rd. 2006 150/106) and this same VA system prescribed BP meds after my Stroke (where I spent 24 days at their Hospital in 2018 !)
Keep us posted sir!
You have to be 160 over 100 before they even consider it
@@donmotes5853 I went to the VA for a Blood Pressure evaluation back in March 2023 and while on Blood Pressure medicine and my reading was 175/100... The Pharmacist Doctor was shocked.
But, I was given a 10% Disability Rating for the PACT ACT for my Hypertension recently. Now I am trying to get them to Compensate me because I had a Stroke in 2018 after the VA never even offered me any meds for my High Blood Pressure for 25 years at this same VA Facility !
I and my brothers were in Panama and AGENT ORANGE was used there. No one told us back then (1975-1977). I have been told that I have DIXON.
I am so sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching
Today, I was on the phone with a VA Veteran Advocate trying to find out why I can't find any records from the VA where they recorded my Blood Pressure... I gave him my info and within minutes he had my records that I am not allowed to see I guess (unless I request them). He said Yes, I was diagnosed with Hypertension and that he saw a Nov. 3 2006 VA appointment where my Blood Pressure was 150/106.
I would have tried to Connect that Hypertension back to my Service Connected PTSD with Depression and Alcohol Dependence Vietnam/Thailand (B-52 rider) 1967/68, if I had known that I had been diagnosed with Hypertension in 2006 (I had high Blood Pressure ever since I got out in 1968 !) I am 70% Service Connected and I currently have a TDIU claim in Sep. 28, 2022.
Also, I had a Stroke on Sep. 3 2018 and spent 24 days in a VA hospital...Can I sue them for not putting me on Blood Pressure medicine 12 years earlier when they recorded my BP at 150/106 ?...
Last month I had my yearly VA Medical exam... my Blood Pressure reading was 176/95 WHILE I AM ON BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICINE ! What the Hell kind of Medical people are we dealing with ?
Can I get all of this Connected to my 70% PTSD with Depression and Alcohol Dependence ?
You would need to consult with an attorney regarding your concerns about legal proceedings. As far as your blood pressure claim is concerned you can always claim anything at any time but if you served in Vietnam or Thailand during the presumptive period related to agent orange exposure, hypertension should be pretty automatic related to that.
@@prestigeveteranmedical The only thing Automatic when dealing with the VA is the never ending Bullschitt !
Thanks for your reply... Liked/Subscribed a while ago !
@@Snailmailtrucker you should def attempt to connect this as a presumptive to agent orange exposure if you were in Thailand during the presumptive period. It was just approved as presumptive. If you do not know how a local VSO should be able to help you file it sir. Keep us posted and thank you for subscribing
@@prestigeveteranmedical Hi again Leah.
Yes, I was Boots on the ground in Vietnam for a short period on 3 or 4 occasions..
and my 1 year tour at U-Tapao, RTAFB Aug.1967/68 as a Combat Aerial Photographer
(B-52 Bomber and KC-135 Refueler rider) fits the Agent Orange timeline ! I was also on Johnston Island for a 100 TDY over Christmas 1966/67.
(JI was an Atomic Bomb Target in 1962, and they even had a A bomb accident there on a Launch Facility that drenched the Island with RadioActive material just 4 years before I was there TDY for 100 Days !) They tried to hide that one from us for decades! JI was also an Agent Orange storage facility after I was there (so they say!)
So, I currently have a TDIU claim waiting at the VA (Sep. 28, 2022)
In your opinion should I file and try to connect my Hypertension as a presumptive to agent orange exposure as you said in your last reply to me ?
Like I said...yesterday talking to a VA Veteran Advocate (because nothing ever seems to get done about any of my conditions year after year (they are only concerned about my condition when my yearly exam comes up... after that nothing ever gets done until next years exam !) he was able to access some of my old Medical Records.. and within 2 minutes he found an exam in Nov. 3, 2006 where my Blood Pressure was 150/106... I had very high blood pressure readings all of the time since my Military service days !
Should I wait until I get those Medical records for more ammunition to support my Hypertension claim (BP Readings)... or do you think the VAs newer Agent Orange stance would help in this case ?
Are there any services that you could offer in my situation for this claim ?
Thanks Leah... YOU ROCK !
@@Snailmailtrucker Hi sir. Of course I am not a legal professional and I do not assist with filling. The latest policies are very straightforward regarding hypertension and AO exposure. I do not think any of those other details are helpful or hurtful because the law states that if you have condition x and you were in location y then it should be approved based upon the presumptive language that has been approved. If it were me I would just tell your VSO that you have hypertension and that you understand this is now a presumptive condition and you would like his help to get it filled in relation to AO exposure. He should know what to do. I do not think my services would be super helpful as it is black and white for the most part if that makes sense.
Your giving hope to Veterans in a system that’s not in-favor to Veterans ! 😢
Thank you for the awesome feedback sir and lets hope the system continues to improve!
It's all false hope because they will make up Lies to get out of covering it.
So true.
1) It's "you're" not "your" and
2) what would you prefer that she do? Because right now she is being as honest as possible. Are you asking that she not be honest at all? Are you asking that she not even bring this up at all? Otherwise, what she's doing is giving you information that is relevant to any veteran who has been exposed to agent orange and has hypertension. So instead of complaining about her "giving hope" how about taking her information and utilizing it to get over the purposeful hurdles that the VA puts in place?
ESPECIALLY VIETNAM VETS. 😢
Will survive get pact act benefits. I do get DIC payment. My husband had a persumtive condition now list in the pact act. Has his wife will qualify for a one time accrued benefit now?
I am not really sure ma'am you will want to follow up with a legal professional on this. I am sorry for your loss
Original claim (about 2013) for agent orange related Hypertension was denied as not service connected. Now covered under the PACT. Any chance of getting the effective date back to date original claim submitted? Thank you
I’m not sure sir you would want to follow up with a legal professional for sure on that one
Will do and thank you for your very timely reply :)
Hope you luck,I tried in 2010, was denied so tried for pact act was given 0 percent
Gary, thank you for your reply. After submitting claim I was granted a rating with effective date of PACT Act. David
I applied for it and gave Prof from my Doctor them they added 4 other condition you must have before they cover it so they don't really cover it.They have a way out for them.
I am so sorry to hear this sir
I have a 152/82 reading and I am on Blood pressure meds.
I am sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching
Finally was given 10%for hypertension. Have had it for about 10 years. I take 3 different meds to control it. Haven't seen a increase to my disability pay yet. Found out that their calculator for disability is not fair. Even though I was granted 10% for hypertension, it did not increase my disability pay rate. Rigged!
Congrats! Sorry to hear it took so long
@@prestigeveteranmedical the VA will do it's best to deny your claim or draw it out to discourage you. They still owe me 40 years back pay, was at 20% for 5 years after my discharge but they took it away. I will not give up!
@@garyfeltman4482 I am so sorry to hear this sir
That's because YOU'RE supposed to put in a supplemental claim requesting to have your disability increased. It sounds ridiculous, but you can't wait for them to do it on their own.
Back in 77 I didn't know or was aware that I could contest their decision. I filed before I was discharged so the 1 year limit to file doesn't apply to me.
Is hypertension a presumptive to burnpits?
Not that I am aware of but VA.gov has a list and you could always get with an accredited legal professional
I have or those static it ortho static Hypo tension and orange does this apply
I am not sure sir. You might want to check with a legal professional
Unfortunately I was diagnosed with hypertension before the PACT ACT was signed into law. I've been on medication for almost a year and when I finally get sent to my c&p exam, my B/P will probably be normal and I'm out of luck.
Sorry to hear this sir. Best of luck and thank you for watching
They put the cuff on me and checked it 3 times one after another and that was my c and p exam. Been on medication
@@garyviator448 I hope you get connected
I’m a Vietnam veteran, I’ve been on medications for blood pressure for years, my BP is within normal range with meds, can I file for this ?
Yep that is what happened to me, been prescribed Linsinopril for over 30 years for my high blood pressure by both the VA and private doctors. So when I go to my C&P exam of course my pressure is under control so I got I big zero rating. What a bunch of BS.
Have had diagnosed hypertension since 2000. Was in viet . Nam in 1968. BP is controlled
with meds. VA gave 0% so I guess I don't have high blood pressure on their opinion.
Hey sir I am sorry to hear this but I am glad you at least got it connected
Do you help Veterans with "Clear and Unmistakable Error Claims" (CUE)?
Hey there. I assist with letters for a variety of cases. Many of those include veterans that are attempting to prove a CUE. I do not assist with the CUE itself as this is what a legal professional does. There are times that a medical opinion can be helpful with a CUE but that just depends on the specifics of the case.
@@prestigeveteranmedical Thanks for your response! Should I FAX or mail you my "CUE" evidence?
@@tikitiktok7777 We have a system that allows you to upload them electronically. If you would like to email me at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com we can get things going
@@prestigeveteranmedical OK, sounds great. Let me get all my paperwork together and I'll get back to you. How much is your fee for this letter?
Hi why only for agent orange ???
I’m not sure what you mean. This video is just about that topic specifically
Good info ma’am. I’m on the AO Registry. Went through an “exam” at VA Long Beach. I was in I CORP in Vietnam. But my blood pressure is always around 130/65. Isn’t that normal?
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Hey buddy! Those numbers are generally considered normal. The top may be considered pre-hypertension but you would want to follow up with your doctor for sure. Big hugs
I am a 100 %PTSD Vietnam vet. Have Hypertension. Have had an operation for aneurysm in my brain Have one near my heart. My question is should I file for this pack can I expect anything else from the Gov.
I’m sorry to hear this sir. Any filling questions should certainly be handled by a legal professional like a VSO, an accredited claims agent or an attorney. Those situations can just be complex and are based upon the individual situation often.
Leah, just finished C& P exam for hypertension which is and has been well documented over last 10 years by the VA. BP normally ranges 150-170 for systolic reading. Have been on 160mg Valsartan for over 4 years to “control “ BP. Examiner at C&P exam took three readings during my hour exam, highest of which was 154. DBQ reflected her 3 readings which disqualified me for a rating. Am SC but with zero comp due to the 3 readings within an hour. Obviously in violation with Section 4.104. This was a new claim. Thoughts? Thanks for what you do.
That is really rough sir I am so sorry. You can always contact the white house hotline/Veterans Expereience Office and discuss it. They may be able to get you a new exam if you explain the situation. Please let me know what happens! Here is a link to the VA's website that has the info: www.va.gov/VE/pressreleases/2019052104.asp
Appeal the decision.
How I can get in touch with you?
Please email me at leah@prestigeveteranmctx.com
My most recent VA Exam Sep. 2022 BP results were 176/95 even after I have been taking their BP meds since my stroke in 2018 !
But, they refuse to Diagnose me with Hypertension !
That is crazy you should probably follow up and aske them about this.
@@prestigeveteranmedical
This was copied directly from my VA Health Portal yesterday "VIEW HEALTH CONDITIONS"
*"Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension History"*
Elevated blood-pressure ICD-9-CM 401.9 (Status) Unknown Sep. 23, 2022
Elevated blood-pressure ICD-9-CM 401.9 (Status) Unknown Aug. 24, 2022
This is all that is at my VA Health Portal "Health Records" (View Health Conditions) for Hypertension.
Not to mention the 15 years of my High Blood pressure readings History at this VA Clinic !
(which, as of today I am in the process of obtaining their Records !)
ANY WAY WHAT CAN I DO MY HUSBAND WAS IN VIETNAM DIED AGENT ORANGE BUT GOVT NEVER GAVE HIM DISABILITY FOR THAT HE BLEED TO DEATH ALL ORGANS STOPED WORKING SO WHAT CAN I DO AS HIS WIFE OF 43YRS MARRIED 😢😢😢????
I am so sorry to hear that. Have you contacted an attorney?