Originally Posted by
Dr Bromus
Retiring from the USAF and getting all my VA claim info in. Starting at AA this fall. My blood pressure is below FAA Class 1 max, been consistent, and have had my class 1 for over a year. Anybody have experience getting a hypertension rating from the VA and had issues with the FAA? The VA rating numbers are well below the FAA limit. I don't want to jepoardize my next career and also don't want to hide anything from the FAA.
Yes I know I need to get my crap together, but I have always ran kinda high, even as a fit 25 year old. (42 now)
Searched the forum and didn't get a real clear answer. My current AME is not great about getting back to me via phone calls/emails.
Thanks for any insights you can provide!
you can only get a VA disability rating if your BP is uncontrollable. FAA requires your physician to provide documentation showing the medication controls your BP and doesn’t show any type of adverse effects. In a nutshell you won’t get a FAA medical if it’s uncontrollable and probably won’t get a disability rating unless it’s really bad.