The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cardiovascular disease and a compensable evaluation for pterygium of the right eye, finding no evidence linking these conditions to service.,Specifically, the Board determined that there was no medical evidence showing a link between the veteran's cardiovascular disease (including hypertension and coronary artery disease) and his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA treatment records did not show any connection between the veteran's cardiovascular disease and his military service. The veteran's blood pressure was 130/70 at the time of discharge, which is within normal limits.,Regarding pterygium of the right eye, there were no medical records indicating a loss of vision associated with this condition.
- Claimed conditions
- cardiovascular disease (including hypertension and coronary artery disease), pterygium of the right eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2005
- Citation
- 0505390
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board has determined that pterygium of the right eye was incurred in service due to exposure to sunlight, dust and wind while serving as a heavy construction equipment operator.
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