Persistently elevated blood pressure. Often called the 'silent killer' as it typically has no symptoms.
Hypertension with diastolic pressure predominantly 130 or more
Diastolic pressure predominantly 120 or more
Diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more, or; systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more
Diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, or; systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or; minimum evaluation for an individual with a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more who requires continuous medication for control
Medical Evidence
Current diagnosis from a qualified healthcare provider, medical records documenting symptoms and treatment history
Service Connection
Evidence linking your condition to military service (service treatment records, incident reports, or nexus letter)
Personal Statement
Your detailed account of how hypertension affects your daily life and when symptoms began
Lay Evidence
Buddy letters from fellow service members or family who can corroborate your symptoms
Pulled from linked condition records and ranked by connection strength, average rating, and community claim signal.
During your Compensation & Pension exam for hypertension, examiners will assess your symptoms against the rating criteria above.
Be specific: Describe your worst day, not your average day
Document everything: Bring copies of all medical records and evidence
Functional impact: Explain how symptoms affect work, sleep, and daily activities
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