Does war stress contribute to hypertension?
Veterans often apply to the Department of Veterans' Affairs to have their hypertension accepted as related to their war service. Claims may be rejected on the grounds that stress does not affect hypertension. Veterans' organisations often recommend an appeal and general practitioners may then become involved. This article was written to help the practitioner advise the veteran and explains why hypertension may be granted on appeal.
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