Top 5 Tips for fighting Veteran Hypertension

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A 2008 study showed that 13% of the active military had hypertension. Hypertension or high blood pressure is considered one of the prevalent illnesses among the military and veterans. Armed Forces of the United States (U.S.) are confronted with various risks, threats, and challenges. Their duties include military responsibilities to protect national interests, defend the Nation, and serve the people. Most of the active-duty military personnel and even veterans face health risks that may lead to life-threatening situations. We have 5 tips for how to combat Veteran hypertension after deployment.

With this, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs grants disability benefits, which includes military personnel who developed hypertension during or after the military service. To access the V.A. disability claim, the most important thing to remember is to establish that hypertension as service-related illness.

Veterans can avail of the V.A. disability benefits for hypertension. The highest rating for service-connected hypertension can reach up to $1,113.86 per month. Medical records are vital requirements that show the degree of disability; thus, substantiate a claim.
Veterans Affairs’ defines hypertension

Veterans Affairs (VA) defines hypertension or high blood pressure when the reading of the diastolic blood pressure reaches 90mm or more senior. If the blood pressure reading result shows that the systolic blood pressure is 160mm or higher and diastolic blood pressure of less than 90mm, it means that this is isolated systolic hypertension.

For VA claims purposes, the initial diagnosis of hypertension or isolated systolic hypertension must be confirmed by readings taken in two (2) or more times on at least three different days. Existing medical records may also contain blood pressure measurements or schedule a blood pressure measurement by visiting a government or private hospital.

As of December 2018, veterans claiming benefits for hypertension may receive a disability rating of 10% with monthly compensation of $140.05, while a disability rating of 20% may receive 276.84 per month.

The application process for the V.A. disability claim takes an average of 95 days to decide the validity of the submitted request. Despite conformity to the qualifications and requirements, still some applications are denied.

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