... PEAKE SAYS "NO" TO PRESUMPTIVE HYPERTENSION -- Peake claims there is no ... support the presumption of service connection for hypertension due to herbicide exposure. (NOTE ... support the presumption of service connection for hypertension due to herbicide (Agent Orange) ... Service Officers to process claims for presumptive hypertension based on Agent Orange exposure because the ... sent out telling their folks to file hypertension claims because they thought approval was a ... statement: "Guidance on Claims Involving Hypertension Based on Herbicide Exposure" On June ... support the presumption of service connection for hypertension due to herbicide (Agent Orange) ...14, Interim Guidance on Claims Involving Hypertension Based on Herbicide Exposure, released on... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfJUN08/nf063008-1.htm
... And reiterates its "no" to hypertension, saying, "The science doesn ... the VA's denial of presumptive hypertension benefits, click here... ... it will not grant disability claims for hypertension related to Agent Orange By Chris Roberts ... VA will not grant disability claims for hypertension related to Agent Orange or other herbicide ...'t surprised by the denial of hypertension because it is a relatively widespread condition ... very simply (why Peake denied the hypertension claims); it's one ... El Paso advocate who also suffers from hypertension and was exposed to Agent Orange in .... Zumwalt's report also mentions hypertension developed by agricultural workers exposed to herbicides... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfJUL08/nf070308-6.htm
... REPORT: VA NOW ACCEPTING CLAIMS FOR HYPERTENSION LINKED TO AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE -- ... If you are a Vietnam veteran with hypertension, file a claim for the condition ... be in line. For more about hypertension, use the VA Watchdog search engine .../sessearch.php?q=hypertension&op=and Story here. ... Veterans Affairs has started taking claims for hypertension related to Agent Orange exposure, but ... retired in 1982 and was diagnosed with hypertension by the VA in 1983. However ... his disability compensation was limited. If hypertension is connected to Agent Orange claims, ... high blood pressure, a symptom of hypertension, during her Army career, usually... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfMAY08/nf051008-3.htm
... RESEARCH: EDUCATION AND SIMPLE MEASURES IMPROVE HYPERTENSION CARE -- Focused and inexpensive measures ... simple measures keys to improving vets' hypertension care Abstract 161 Focused and inexpensive measures ... the interventions) during outpatient visits for hypertension. Of the group, 33, ...,349 persons who achieved control over hypertension. 'Over a four-month ... latest videos on Youtube.com Because hypertension is the most commonly treated chronic condition ... a performance improvement committee to optimize local hypertension care, Roumie said. High blood pressure, or hypertension, in an adult is systolic pressure ... manage a chronic illness, such as hypertension, they need information that's... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfMAY08/nf050308-3.htm
... DIABETICS DON'T GET NEEDED TREATMENT FOR HYPERTENSION -- Diabetics with high blood pressure have ... other treatment. For more about diabetes and hypertension, use the VA Watchdog search engine. ...sessearch.php?q=diabetes+hypertension&op=and Story here.. ... high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension, is published in the May 20 issue ..., it could lead to inadequate treatment of hypertension," Kerr said. Dr. Lawrence ... more aggressive in treating blood pressure. "Hypertension is a treatable problem that has a major ... DIABETICS DON'T GET NEEDED TREATMENT FOR HYPERTENSION --Diabetics with high blood pressure have... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfMAY08/nf052108-1.htm
... PROTECT FROM SOME SKIN CANCERS -- Two classes of commonly used hypertension agents have been associated with a reduced risk of non- ... R.I., -- Two classes of commonly used hypertension agents have been associated with a reduced risk of non- ... deaths from any cause. Compared with nonusers, users of the hypertension drugs had a statistically significantly 39% reduced risk of basal ... 237 per 1,000 person-years among users of the hypertension drugs and 374 per 1,000 person-years among ... PROTECT FROM SOME SKIN CANCERS --Two classes of commonly used hypertension agents have been associated with a reduced risk of non-... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfaug08c/nf082808-4.htm
7. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 07-28-2007 #1 -- INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE RELEASES LATEST REPORT ON VETERANS AND AGENT ORANGE -- Says AO exposure may boost hypertension and heart disease, but committee divided on some cancer risks. Read full report.nf072807-1.htm
... ORANGE -- Says AO exposure may boost hypertension and heart disease, but committee divided on ... ORANGE -- Says AO exposure may boost hypertension and heart disease, but committee divided on ...- Agent Orange May Boost Vietnam Vets' Hypertension Risk (Healthday News) -- Exposure ... herbicides exhibited distinct increases in the prevalence of hypertension; the prevalence of heart disease was also .... The group said the latest data on hypertension risk is of a much higher quality than ... Vietnam veteran. He applauded the inclusion of hypertension within the "limited or suggestive evidence" ... ORANGE --Says AO exposure may boost hypertension and heart disease,but committee divided on... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfJUL07/nf072807-1.htm
... Diabetes type 2. Came down with Hypertension at same time as Diabetes. Va ... can't get service Connection for hypertension. Can you give advice .Thanks ...s a common misconception that diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure) are related ... They aren't. That your hypertension was diagnosed at or about the same ... psychological stress would be a precursor to hypertension, there is little supporting evidence. ... the purposes of VA disability claims, hypertension may be addressed in a couple of ... that chronic pain may cause or aggravate hypertension and then award a rating for hypertension as a secondary condition. Finally,... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfAPR08/nf042108-4.htm
... reminders on blood pressure in vets with hypertension. Story here... http ... Reminders on Blood Pressure in Veterans with Hypertension 1 August 2006 | Volume 145 Issue ... so far? High blood pressure (hypertension) damages blood vessels and body organs ... the widespread availability of effective treatments for hypertension, many patients with hypertension are not adequately treated. Why did ... whether educational reminders emphasizing adequate treatment of hypertension could lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. They also wanted to assess the .... The letter provided basic information about hypertension, including what patients could do to... http://www.vawatchdog.org/old newsflashes AUG 06/newsflash08-02-2006-6.htm
... cancer, a history of Tias, hypertension, elevated prolactin, and BPH. ... I do have a family history of hypertension and stroke. I'm unsure ... conditions and forget about the Tias and hypertension (family history). Can you ... other conditions you mention...hypertension and BPH and elevated prolactin and TIA ... connected to exposure to those contaminants. Hypertension and BPH are each part of the ... served in the military. If the hypertension is controlled by medication, even were ...zero percent) and not compensated. Hypertension is not often seen as disabling. ... of aging and usually connected to untreated hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, obesity and a history... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfFEB08/nf021208-1.htm
