Help, Medical Denied

[grapeeyes 0]

Yeah, wow. Firstly, ghosttridder...don't give silly advice on such an important and serious thread. Your thread is where you can complain about your situation (which IMO is your fault) but not here. Your comment about USCIS lovers doesn't add anything to this thread or help the OP.

To the OP:

I have never heard of anything like this at all. As far as I have seen I have never seen anyone be denied for high blood pressure. One question, which really shouldn't matter but it might shed some light on this topic, how high was his blood pressure? Was it seriously through the roof or was it just slightly higher than normal? If the medical is denied that DOES NOT mean that you cannot still go to the interview. You can very well still go to the interview and most likely the would tell you that your petition is approved pending a clean medical. When you go to the interview bring ALL supporting documents and a good chase as to why this is not a good reason for a denial. The fact that *you* as the American have health insurance that will cover your husband once he is in the US is not supposed to make a different for these visas, but in this case I think it might help (if in fact you do have insurance that will cover him). Also, I'd recommend you send your husband/fiancee (by the way, is he your husband or finace??) to his normal GP and have them do blood pressure tests. Like you said, London wants you to go to their doctor, but I'd send him to the GP just so that you can have more copies of his blood pressure state. AND, if the London doctor gave him copies of the paperwork from the medical take those too. Print out the reasons for denial for a health reason and ask them why high blood pressure is a reason.

Last time I check the doctors at the medicals COULD NOT deny visa, they can only give the medical. When we went to our medical in London we didn't even hear any results. They didn't tell us anything! They didn't say whether the xrays looked good, they obviously couldn't tell if the blood tests came out good, and as far as blood pressure all they said was "okay fine". Perhaps the London doctor was saying his medical came out bad and not that it would be a denied visa. That is not his job. YOU CAN STILL GO TO THE INTERVIEW! And I recommend that you do so!

Thank you for your support. We still plan on him going to the interview. What the doctor said today was "Your blood pressure is too high, I cannot sign off on the medical". As soon as he got home, he made an appointment for tomorrow morning with his GP. They are going to fax their findings and what they plan on doing for treatment to the doctor that saw him today (I thought that might help a bit). His BP was through the roof. It was 180 / 100. So a blessing in disguise that they found this and he is getting it treated.

I have done some research, he can request a appeal / waiver form at the interview if he is really denied. I too did not believe the doctor could "deny", but refusal to sign off on the medical is equivalent.

Unfortunately I do not have medical insurance. But, he is financially stable and of a profession where he should have no trouble getting a job with full benefits.

Once again, thank you for your support and help!

[Wade+Kristin 0]

Hi again OP,

I just found this quick from an earlier post and thought you might want to take a look at it;

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...15&start=15

As you can see the user Nik+Heather had high blood pressure as a treatable condition, and still managed to get their visa approved. It seems to me what they mostly worry about transmittable diseases that they can not cure. Then again I am no expert, just wanted you to know there has been others with high blood pressure during their medical. Good luck!

Kristin

[letty 1]

Ok, my husband had his medical in London today. The doctor told him he failed due to high blood pressure. She said that he would have to see his regular doctor, get his blood pressure down, then take the medical over again (paying their fee again). In reading the statute, blood pressure is not a valid reason to deny the medical. I have no idea what to do next. This really really is heart breaking. I need my husband. Its been so long already. Any suggestions please, I don't know what we can do next. Below is a copy of the statute.

I'm a little surprised about this. I have very high blood pressure (180/105), went for my medical, was told that it is very high and have to do something about it, they forwarded my medical test to the embassy for my interview and never heard back from it. I never heard that a doctor can deny the medical, just give their advise to the embassy if you might become a burden to the state based on your health.

Good luck, wish I could give you any advise.....

Letty

[Marina-Del 10]

I'm a little surprised about this. I have very high blood pressure (180/105), went for my medical, was told that it is very high and have to do something about it, they forwarded my medical test to the embassy for my interview and never heard back from it. I never heard that a doctor can deny the medical, just give their advise to the embassy if you might become a burden to the state based on your health.

Good luck, wish I could give you any advise.....

Letty

Yeah, I'm thinking this is the case here too. I think there must have been a slight miscommunication between the medical doctor and the beneficiary.

[grapeeyes 0]

Yeah, wow. Firstly, ghosttridder...don't give silly advice on such an important and serious thread. Your thread is where you can complain about your situation (which IMO is your fault) but not here. Your comment about USCIS lovers doesn't add anything to this thread or help the OP.

LOLZ your opinion is ill. and your advice is ill-advised. dont listen to these people they have no idea how wrong they can be. Get an opinion from a lawyer.

if something goes wrong, these people will be the first to point fingers directly at you. judgemental and too critical because they have so much faith in the system. look at what the system is making you go through.. tsk tsk tsk so sad

Actually, the former poster had very good advice. I get the feeling that you're only upset about his comment about your situation being your own fault, Ghosttrider. You should be careful not to claim his advice is a bad one when he is only trying to help out the OP here.

As for the OP;

I have read through a lot of medical posts because I have been wondering about a few things myself and I can not remember a single case of anyone being denied a VISA due to high blood pressure. I'd have your husbands own GP do a test before the interview perhaps, or even state a history of his former check ups and the value of his blood pressure tests and bring this with you. It's even mentioned here somewhere how the situation itself can make the blood pressure rise. I can only wish you good luck and keep your spirits up! I know it's tough being parted from the one you love, but hang in there!

Kristin

I would like to thank everyone who was helpful and supportive. Ghosttrider, I am sorry that you are so bitter,and I hope you can get things resolved for you.

[reeses16 8]

OP, your plan sounds good. I had not heard of a failed medical due to BP. It does seem like a miscommunication. I would think that he would only need to show that his BP is being treated when he has a new medical exam done.

[almaty 19]

Yeah, wow. Firstly, ghosttridder...don't give silly advice on such an important and serious thread. Your thread is where you can complain about your situation (which IMO is your fault) but not here. Your comment about USCIS lovers doesn't add anything to this thread or help the OP.

LOLZ your opinion is ill. and your advice is ill-advised. dont listen to these people they have no idea how wrong they can be. Get an opinion from a lawyer.

if something goes wrong, these people will be the first to point fingers directly at you. judgemental and too critical because they have so much faith in the system. look at what the system is making you go through.. tsk tsk tsk so sad

ghostrider..you are worst than a nOob..you are a dumb azz one..and giving terrible and incorrect advice...i spit in your direction

Edited June 22, 2009 by almaty

[Marina-Del 10]

I think it is a very good idea for him to bring a "plan" from his GP about what they will do about his high blood pressure. It sounds like you will be approved at the interview, like Nik and Heather were, but keep us updated! You can never be too prepared and I'm also thankful that your fiance found his high BP in time!!!

[Danu 19]

I will let Heather know you are going through this, maybe she will have some more advice for you on it.

[dvrjwh 0]

Yeah, wow. Firstly, ghosttridder...don't give silly advice on such an important and serious thread. Your thread is where you can complain about your situation (which IMO is your fault) but not here. Your comment about USCIS lovers doesn't add anything to this thread or help the OP.

LOLZ your opinion is ill. and your advice is ill-advised. dont listen to these people they have no idea how wrong they can be. Get an opinion from a lawyer.

if something goes wrong, these people will be the first to point fingers directly at you. judgemental and too critical because they have so much faith in the system. look at what the system is making you go through.. tsk tsk tsk so sad

Actually, the former poster had very good advice. I get the feeling that you're only upset about his comment about your situation being your own fault, Ghosttrider. You should be careful not to claim his advice is a bad one when he is only trying to help out the OP here.

As for the OP;

I have read through a lot of medical posts because I have been wondering about a few things myself and I can not remember a single case of anyone being denied a VISA due to high blood pressure. I'd have your husbands own GP do a test before the interview perhaps, or even state a history of his former check ups and the value of his blood pressure tests and bring this with you. It's even mentioned here somewhere how the situation itself can make the blood pressure rise. I can only wish you good luck and keep your spirits up! I know it's tough being parted from the one you love, but hang in there!

Kristin

I would like to thank everyone who was helpful and supportive. Ghosttrider, I am sorry that you are so bitter,and I hope you can get things resolved for you.

Please look at this as a blessing in disguise. I know it doesn't seem like it at the moment as it's causing a delay to your journey. BUT, blood pressure that high is dangerous and as high blood pressure doesn't always show itself with tangible symptoms, you often don't know you have it until it causes major issues.

I have high blood pressure too. I only had it diagnosed when visiting my doctor for a totally different reason and she decided to check it.

I'm on permanent medication which keeps it at a nice safe level. Fortunately I knew this prior to my medical and was able to supply a letter from my doctor stating that it was stable. Medical was no problem as a result.

Once your husbands GP gets things sorted, he can provide a letter stating that everything is stable and they will accept that. Best wishes to you both and hopefully with a GP's appointment tomorrow already scheduled, you are on the way to sorting this out.

[grapeeyes 0]

Yeah, wow. Firstly, ghosttridder...don't give silly advice on such an important and serious thread. Your thread is where you can complain about your situation (which IMO is your fault) but not here. Your comment about USCIS lovers doesn't add anything to this thread or help the OP.

LOLZ your opinion is ill. and your advice is ill-advised. dont listen to these people they have no idea how wrong they can be. Get an opinion from a lawyer.

if something goes wrong, these people will be the first to point fingers directly at you. judgemental and too critical because they have so much faith in the system. look at what the system is making you go through.. tsk tsk tsk so sad

Actually, the former poster had very good advice. I get the feeling that you're only upset about his comment about your situation being your own fault, Ghosttrider. You should be careful not to claim his advice is a bad one when he is only trying to help out the OP here.

As for the OP;

I have read through a lot of medical posts because I have been wondering about a few things myself and I can not remember a single case of anyone being denied a VISA due to high blood pressure. I'd have your husbands own GP do a test before the interview perhaps, or even state a history of his former check ups and the value of his blood pressure tests and bring this with you. It's even mentioned here somewhere how the situation itself can make the blood pressure rise. I can only wish you good luck and keep your spirits up! I know it's tough being parted from the one you love, but hang in there!

Kristin

I would like to thank everyone who was helpful and supportive. Ghosttrider, I am sorry that you are so bitter,and I hope you can get things resolved for you.

Please look at this as a blessing in disguise. I know it doesn't seem like it at the moment as it's causing a delay to your journey. BUT, blood pressure that high is dangerous and as high blood pressure doesn't always show itself with tangible symptoms, you often don't know you have it until it causes major issues.

I have high blood pressure too. I only had it diagnosed when visiting my doctor for a totally different reason and she decided to check it.

I'm on permanent medication which keeps it at a nice safe level. Fortunately I knew this prior to my medical and was able to supply a letter from my doctor stating that it was stable. Medical was no problem as a result.

Once your husbands GP gets things sorted, he can provide a letter stating that everything is stable and they will accept that. Best wishes to you both and hopefully with a GP's appointment tomorrow already scheduled, you are on the way to sorting this out.

I am happy that he will have this resolved. But as all of you well know, the waiting and delays are so hard to deal with. Thank you for your support!

[Otto 83]

I am happy that he will have this resolved. But as all of you well know, the waiting and delays are so hard to deal with. Thank you for your support!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Ok, my husband had his medical in London today. The doctor told him he failed due to high blood pressure. She said that he would have to see his regular doctor, get his blood pressure down, then take the medical over again (paying their fee again). In reading the statute, blood pressure is not a valid reason to deny the medical. I have no idea what to do next. This really really is heart breaking. I need my husband. Its been so long already. Any suggestions please, I don't know what we can do next. Below is a copy of the statute.

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Not suprisingly you missed the mark again, Ghosttridder The medical exams are not conducted by USCIS, they are in conjuntion with the state department that issues visas.

Please do not contact USCIS about this, thy do not handle this. If you follow the above posters remarks you will watse at least 8 months of your time, for all their faults, USCIS is not to blame for everything.

High blood pressure is not a factor to disallow a visa. I would go to the interview and request a waiver.

[Nik+Heather 121]

Thank you for your support. We still plan on him going to the interview. What the doctor said today was "Your blood pressure is too high, I cannot sign off on the medical". As soon as he got home, he made an appointment for tomorrow morning with his GP. They are going to fax their findings and what they plan on doing for treatment to the doctor that saw him today (I thought that might help a bit). His BP was through the roof. It was 180 / 100. So a blessing in disguise that they found this and he is getting it treated.

I have done some research, he can request a appeal / waiver form at the interview if he is really denied. I too did not believe the doctor could "deny", but refusal to sign off on the medical is equivalent.

Unfortunately I do not have medical insurance. But, he is financially stable and of a profession where he should have no trouble getting a job with full benefits.

Once again, thank you for your support and help!

This exact thing happened to us. Knightsbridge did not sign off on the medical because Nik's BP was in about the same range as you quoted. You have taken the appropriate first steps. Don't worry too much about NHS delays, Nik was given a sheet requesting that his GP fax back to Knightsbridge any history, continued monitoring, and plan for treatment. His doctor sent something back before he even started taking any medication, and before his BP went down. Mostly, they want to make sure that no unknown/untreated condition is there. Now that it is known, and Nik had started (but not completed) a course of treatment, they approved the medical, and it was there in time for his interview. All this took about a month.

Several people in the UK report being approved for the visa "pending medical results" so I don't think you should feel the need to reschedule your interview.

A few extra steps, perhaps, but this is in no way a deal breaker for your visa process. The worst thing about this (for Nik) is that he's trying to cut back on caffeine.

I'm glad you see this as a blessing in disguise, I do as well.

I will check with Nik and see if he doesn't have a copy of the sheet Knightsbridge gave to him, in case they didn't give one to you. It may have been given to the doctor instead...will you PM me with your email?

[Danu 19]

Thank you for your support. We still plan on him going to the interview. What the doctor said today was "Your blood pressure is too high, I cannot sign off on the medical". As soon as he got home, he made an appointment for tomorrow morning with his GP. They are going to fax their findings and what they plan on doing for treatment to the doctor that saw him today (I thought that might help a bit). His BP was through the roof. It was 180 / 100. So a blessing in disguise that they found this and he is getting it treated.

I have done some research, he can request a appeal / waiver form at the interview if he is really denied. I too did not believe the doctor could "deny", but refusal to sign off on the medical is equivalent.

Unfortunately I do not have medical insurance. But, he is financially stable and of a profession where he should have no trouble getting a job with full benefits.

Once again, thank you for your support and help!

This exact thing happened to us. Knightsbridge did not sign off on the medical because Nik's BP was in about the same range as you quoted. You have taken the appropriate first steps. Don't worry too much about NHS delays, Nik was given a sheet requesting that his GP fax back to Knightsbridge any history, continued monitoring, and plan for treatment. His doctor sent something back before he even started taking any medication, and before his BP went down. Mostly, they want to make sure that no unknown/untreated condition is there. Now that it is known, and Nik had started (but not completed) a course of treatment, they approved the medical, and it was there in time for his interview. All this took about a month.

Several people in the UK report being approved for the visa "pending medical results" so I don't think you should feel the need to reschedule your interview.

A few extra steps, perhaps, but this is in no way a deal breaker for your visa process. The worst thing about this (for Nik) is that he's trying to cut back on caffeine.

I'm glad you see this as a blessing in disguise, I do as well.

I will check with Nik and see if he doesn't have a copy of the sheet Knightsbridge gave to him, in case they didn't give one to you. It may have been given to the doctor instead...will you PM me with your email?

<3 thanks for your reply hon!