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Diagnostic Code 7101: Hypertensive vascular disease (hypertension and isolated systolic hypertension)
Cardiovascular System · 38 CFR §4.104 · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Diastolic pressure predominantly 130 or more | 60% |
| Diastolic pressure predominantly 120 or more | 40% |
| Diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more, or; systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more | 20% |
| 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 | 10% |
| 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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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.104, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.