Conditions secondary to Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Long-standing service-connected hypertension is a recognized contributor to chronic kidney disease and other vascular conditions claimed as secondary.
Chronic kidney disease (hypertensive nephropathy)
Long-standing hypertension is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease (hypertensive nephropathy); commonly claimed as secondary to service-connected hypertension with a nexus opinion.
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Open the free rating calculator →Informational only and not a guarantee of service connection. A secondary condition still needs a medical nexus opinion linking it to the primary, and the VA makes the final decision. This is not medical or legal advice.