The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for hypertension and sarcoidosis, finding that the evidence did not warrant higher ratings under the applicable criteria.
The deciding factor: The VA regulations governing cardiovascular disorders were amended in January 1998. The RO applied these new criteria to the veteran's case but found that his hypertension and sarcoidosis did not meet the requirements for a higher evaluation based on the revised criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, sarcoidosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2003
- Citation
- 0317979
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What this means for you
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