Blood vessel disease in lungs
Primary pulmonary hypertension, or chronic pulmonary thromboembolism with evidence of pulmonary hypertension, right ventricular hypertrophy, or cor pulmonale, or requiring outpatient oxygen therapy
Chronic pulmonary thromboembolism requiring anticoagulant therapy, or following inferior vena cava surgery with evidence of pulmonary hypertension or right ventricular dysfunction
Chronic pulmonary thromboembolism requiring anticoagulant therapy, or following inferior vena cava surgery without evidence of pulmonary hypertension or right ventricular dysfunction
Asymptomatic, following resolution of pulmonary thromboembolism
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 pulmonary vascular disease affects your daily life and when symptoms began
Lay Evidence
Buddy letters from fellow service members or family who can corroborate your symptoms
During your Compensation & Pension exam for pulmonary vascular disease, 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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