Published VA rule book · 38 CFR § 4.104 · DC 7101 · not your rating · we do not file
VA rating for hypertension, DC 7101: 10%, 20%, 40%, 60%
VA rates hypertension under diagnostic code 7101 in the VA rating schedule, 38 CFR § 4.104. The schedule lists 10%, 20%, 40%, or 60%. The table below quotes each published line word for word.
Also called: high blood pressure. Rule-book name: Diseases of the Arteries and Veins: Hypertensive vascular disease (hypertension and isolated systolic hypertension).
Last checked against eCFR on 2026-10-10 (eCFR issue 2026-08-27). Official text on eCFR.
The published lines for DC 7101
| Percent in the rule book | Published words (quoted) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Notes in the rule book
- Note (1): Hypertension or isolated systolic hypertension must be confirmed by readings taken two or more times on at least three different days. For purposes of this section, the term hypertension means that the diastolic blood pressure is predominantly 90mm. or greater, and isolated systolic hypertension means that the systolic blood pressure is predominantly 160mm. or greater with a diastolic blood pressure of less than 90mm.
- Note (2): Evaluate hypertension due to aortic insufficiency or hyperthyroidism, which is usually the isolated systolic type, as part of the condition causing it rather than by a separate evaluation.
- Note (3): Evaluate hypertension separately from hypertensive heart disease and other types of heart disease.
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What percentages does VA list for hypertension?
Under diagnostic code 7101 (38 CFR § 4.104), the rule book lists 10%, 20%, 40%, or 60%. Which line fits is decided by VA from the evidence. This page is not your rating.
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