High Blood Preasure
I just came from getting my thyroid checked, have gained 20 lbs since it started acting up (already SC), and my blood preasure is 170/100. They are going to give me meds to bring it down. I am still...
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Part 4 7101Diseases of the Arteries and Veins 7101 Hypertensive vascular disease (hypertension and isolated systolic hypertension):Diastolic pressure predominantly 130 or more60 Diastolic pressure...
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Note (2): Evaluate hypertension due to aortic insufficiency or hyperthyroidism, which is usually the isolated systolic type, as part of the condition causing it rather than by a separate evaluation....
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I am currently rated at 0% for hypertension, since there is no history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more who requires continuous medication for control. Can anyone tell me how Note (1)...
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You seem to be rated correctly. They define hypertension as 90mm or more. As you stated, you fall under the 0% rating as you are not predominantly 100mm or more. The note(1) is for determining if...
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Thanks Cavmedic. So just to clarify, although hypertension is present (93mm) since it is not 100 mm or more, I will not get compensation. Is that accurate?
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I have been S/C for hypothyroidism at 10% and Hypertension at 10% for the past 4 years. I received both ratings when I retired. Both require continuous use of medications. I was initially given 0%...
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