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Committee overturns denial and approves firefighter hypertension claim as in-line-of-duty

Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board · November 4, 2025
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Summary

The In-Line-of-Duty (IOD) committee reviewed a firefighter's hypertension claim, heard Brentwood Services and claims analysis, and voted to overturn a prior denial. The committee concluded the evidence presented justified treating the condition as work-related under the applicable standards.

The IOD committee voted to overturn a prior denial and approve a firefighter's hypertension claim as in-line-of-duty after presentation by Brentwood Services and review of medical records and a Framingham risk report.

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