<qa>  What is the most common condition in the VA population?Patients treated at Veterans Affairs VA medical centers are older and have multiple chronic conditions. Two of the most common conditions in the VA population are hypertension HTN and Type 2 diabetes DM. Unfortunately, DM and HTN have few perceptible symptoms on a daily basis that motivate patients to comply with treatment recommendations and lifestyle changes. Thus, serious complications and long-term adverse outcomes are common in both of these conditions. 