The Board has reopened the claims for cardiovascular disorder to include hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bilateral hearing loss, and right shoulder disability. The RO is directed to obtain relevant medical records from Fort Rucker and other sources.
The deciding factor: The veteran's testimony at his October 1999 hearing indicated that he had received treatment for various conditions during service, including hypertension and a right shoulder injury. He also mentioned recent eye examinations and potential new evidence of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- cardiovascular disorder to include hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bilateral hearing loss, right shoulder disability
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2000
- Citation
- 0006068
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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