What are the VA rating percentages for Hypertension (Agent Orange Presumptive)?

Hypertension (Agent Orange Presumptive) (DC 7101) is rated at 60%, 40%, 20%, 10% under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7101. Diastolic pressure predominantly 130 or more.

What rates 60% for Hypertension (Agent Orange Presumptive) under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7101?

Under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7101 (DC 7101), a 60% rating for Hypertension (Agent Orange Presumptive) requires: Diastolic pressure predominantly 130 or more.

What rates 40% for Hypertension (Agent Orange Presumptive) under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7101?

Under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7101 (DC 7101), a 40% rating for Hypertension (Agent Orange Presumptive) requires: Diastolic pressure predominantly 120 or more.

What rates 20% for Hypertension (Agent Orange Presumptive) under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7101?

Under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7101 (DC 7101), a 20% rating for Hypertension (Agent Orange Presumptive) requires: Diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more; OR systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more.

What happens during a C&P exam for Hypertension (Agent Orange Presumptive)?

Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation. Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

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Q: What rates 10% for Hypertension (Agent Orange Presumptive) under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7101?

Under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7101 (DC 7101), a 10% rating for Hypertension (Agent Orange Presumptive) requires: Diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more; OR systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more; OR minimum evaluation for an individual with a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more who requires continuous medication for control.

Q: What evidence do I need for a Hypertension (Agent Orange Presumptive) VA claim?

Key evidence for a Hypertension (Agent Orange Presumptive) claim includes: Service treatment records showing injury or complaints; Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT); Range of motion measurements; Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin; Buddy statements describing limitations. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 710138 C.F.R. § 4.104

Diagnostic Code

DC 7101

38 C.F.R. § 4.104

Rating Range

10–60%

4 severity tiers

Source

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38 C.F.R. § 4.104

Hypertension (Agent Orange Presumptive) is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7101 of 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7101 across 4 severity tiers (60% / 40% / 20% / 10%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.

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Overview

High blood pressure added as a presumptive condition for Agent Orange-exposed veterans. One of the most commonly claimed conditions overall. Requires diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, or systolic 160 or more, or history of diastolic 100+ requiring continuous medication.

Rating Criteria

60%

Diastolic pressure predominantly 130 or more.

40%

Diastolic pressure predominantly 120 or more.

20%

Diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more; OR systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more.

10%

Diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more; OR systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more; OR minimum evaluation for an individual with a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more who requires continuous medication for control.

03Key Evidence

—Service treatment records showing injury or complaints

—Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT)

—Range of motion measurements

—Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin

—Buddy statements describing limitations

—Prescription history

—Physical therapy records

—Employment impact documentation

04C&P Exam Tips

1Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation.

2Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

3Tell the examiner about flare-ups: frequency, duration, estimated ROM loss. Sharp v. Shulkin (2017) requires estimates.

4Request active, passive, weight-bearing, and non-weight-bearing ROM testing per Correia v. McDonald (2016).

5If you use assistive devices (brace, cane), bring them.

6Describe daily activity impact: work, sleep, household tasks.

Tools

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Sources & Editorial

Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.104 (Cardiovascular system). Source verified 2026-05-27 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.

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