If an individual with no known history of hypertension is found during the FAA exam to have blood pressure readings consistently higher than 155/95 then further investigation is required. Initially, this should consist of recording the blood pressure twice a day (morning and evening) for three consecutive days. If at least 4 of these 6 readings are 155/95 or less and the applicant is otherwise qualified, then no further action is required and the certificate can be issued.
The Feds can do pretty much whatever they want regardless of written regulations.
I have 30 years experience with the FDA, CBER, OSHA, DEA and probably one or two others.
When they get going you can sometimes use the courts to defend yourself, but even in court, you can’t always get them to follow their own written regulations.
He said /80 was failing.
I haven't had a reading as high as that since and have passed all my flight medicals.