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Evidence checklist

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

DC 710138 CFR § 4.104Cardiovascular

Evidence strength

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01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 1 collected
Nexus opinion linking hypertension to service or service-connected conditionCritical

Medical opinion connecting hypertension to service or to a service-connected condition (PTSD, sleep apnea, kidney disease, diabetes).

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treating physician

0 of 1 collected
Treating physician statement on severity

Your doctor's assessment of the severity and course of your hypertension.

Your treating provider · written request
03

Treatment records

0 of 2 collected
Multiple blood pressure readings over timeCritical

Documented blood pressure measurements taken on multiple occasions showing predominantly elevated readings. The VA looks at "predominant" readings.

VA or private records · written request
Continuous medication recordsCritical

Prescription records showing ongoing antihypertensive medication use. Required for the minimum 10% rating if current readings are controlled.

VA or private records · written request
04

Benefits questionnaire

0 of 1 collected
Completed DBQ Hypertension

Standardized form capturing blood pressure readings and treatment.

Provider-completed · VA DBQ formHow to get this →
05

Service records

0 of 1 collected
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180
Condition guideRating criteria and what VA looks forC&P exam prepWhat the examiner will askBuddy statement builderGuided VA Form 21-10210

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