leesh95 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 My family is applying for the RMS visa sponsored by my mum's employer. One of the issues that we are facing is that my dad could not get through his medicals. He was found to have high blood pressure during the examination. He is above 50 so I suppose blood pressure issues are normal. But we would hate to take any risks on our visa application. How likely is this to affect our application? He doesn't have a significant disease like T.B., HIV, Kidney failure etc. but I don't know how the immigration office looks upon this particular problem. Anyone face anything similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 What do you mean?? He failed the medical or it has been referred? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesh95 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Just to quickly add the doctor diagnosed my dad with "White Coat hypertension". This refers to a phenomena where a patient experiences high blood pressure in front of a doctor (due to anxiety etc.) but not at home hence they do not suffer from an actual illness. The doctor put white coat hypertension on our medical form. IDK if this will have any impact on our visa but in a way it's better then him getting diagnosed with actual hypertension or cardiovascular disease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesh95 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 What do you mean?? He failed the medical or it has been referred? Well we haven't actually heard anything back from the processing office yet. But I thought if you were referred it meant you failed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 No. If you have ANYTHING wrong at all you are refered. A panel Dr then looks at your case and works out how much you will cost australia in the long term. It sounds like your dad will be fine. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I'm on meds for high blood pressure, and my BP was elevated when I took my medical check. My medical check wasn't referred and I got my visa without any issues. So it's probably nothing to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilraenH Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Both hubbie and I have essential hypertension diagnosed before emigrating, we are on meds for same and both got visas. Hubbie was 50 too. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Both hubbie and I have essential hypertension diagnosed before emigrating, we are on meds for same and both got visas. Hubbie was 50 too. Good luck! You still in Moree?? That should have lowered your hyperT somewhat...:laugh: Good to see you still posting.:yes: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 My friend had significantly high BP for her medical, it was referred and they asked her to undergo some further tests - she did and got her visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesh95 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Hmm so it looks like it depends on the CO and each case is different. I don't think my dad has any real problems just a bit of anxiety. We applied in July but haven't heard back. The CO asked for form 80 which was completed and sent a few days back and ever since then nothing. My mum is a physician and her hospital has sponsored her. I was wondering if your occupation had any bearings on your application? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noworriesmate Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Yeah - same happened to me, I have white coat syndrome too, my medical was referred but I heard nothing more until I got my approval letter. NWM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesh95 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Yeah - same happened to me, I have white coat syndrome too, my medical was referred but I heard nothing more until I got my approval letter. NWM Thanks for your reply. Nice to hear from someone who went through something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Mine was refered but I am also over here so please don't worry too much I am sure it will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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