Veteran Hypertension Claim Denial | VA Disability Appeals Attorney

Helping Veterans Appeal VA Denials for Hypertension Disability Benefits

At VetLaw, we know how overwhelming it can be to apply for VA disability benefits. The requirements and forms always seem to be changing. On top of that, you are dealing with the day-to-day stresses of your illness or injury. We can help you appeal your claim after receiving a denial from Veteran Affairs for your service-related hypertension.

Not only are we lawyers, but we’re also veterans. That gives us some unique perspectives. We know what it’s like to transition back to civilian life. And, we know how confusing it is to navigate the VA system. Our firm exists because we believe that every veteran who is eligible for disability benefits should receive them.

Our lawyers can help you start your initial claim or assist you in pursuing an appeal. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis and only collects a fee if we secure benefits for you. Contact us today.

How to Get VA Disability Compensation for High Blood Pressure?

Getting VA disability compensation for high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, involves proving that the condition is service-connected and meets the VA’s diagnostic criteria. To establish this connection, veterans must provide medical records that document the onset of hypertension during active duty or show that an existing condition worsened due to service. The VA assigns a disability rating based on the severity of the condition, which determines the amount of compensation. Veterans may also need to attend a VA claim exam and provide additional supporting evidence, such as buddy statements. If the initial claim is denied, veterans have the right to appeal and should consider seeking assistance from a VA disability lawyer to navigate the complexities of the appeals process and ensure all necessary documentation is properly submitted.

Unfortunately, VA disability claim denials are common. Your claim may have been denied because:

• You sent in the wrong form. The VA has a staggering number of forms on its website and continues to add new forms and new versions of forms all the time. It’s not difficult to accidentally fill out the wrong form or an older version of the form, which often results in the VA rejecting the claim or the appeal, sometimes without even notifying you of the rejection.
• You missed an important deadline. Maybe the VA requested more information, but you didn’t send it in time. We understand that life happens. When you hire our firm, our attorneys keep track of all of the paperwork deadlines. All you need to do is attend any medical appointments.
• You didn’t prove that your hypertension is service-connected. The decision-makers at the VA don’t know you or what you’ve been through. All they have in front of them is a stack of paperwork. Our lawyers help veterans with their disability claims all across the country. We know what information the VA needs in order to establish service-related connections.

The good news is, that a denial isn’t the final word. Veterans have the right to appeal their VA disability claims for hypertension.

We can help you with your disability for hypertension appeal, even if we didn’t work on your initial claim. Our lawyers know what a strong disability benefits application looks like. We’ll do the hard work of making sure your application is complete and well-documented.

The VA will assign a disability rating based on the severity of your hypertension. These disability ratings are expressed as percentages. To determine your disability for hypertension rating, the VA considers:

• Any medical records that you provide
• The results of your VA claim exam, if you were required to have one
• Information from other sources, such as a “buddy statement” (officially called a Statement in Support of Claim)

The VA’s ratings for hypertension are covered in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 38, § 4.104, diagnostic code 7101.

Veterans with hypertension may receive a VA disability rating of 60%, 40%, 20% or 10%. When the VA determines your disability rating, they look at your systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. The VA’s requirements for disability benefits may be different from how other organizations define hypertension.

In addition to hypertension, some veterans have other service-related illnesses or injuries. In those cases, the VA considers all service-connected conditions to calculate a combined disability rating of up to 100%.