The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for atrial fibrillation, finding that his condition was well-controlled with medication and did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's atrial fibrillation was controlled by medication and had infrequent severe attacks since discharge from service. The current regulations do not allow for a higher rating than 10 percent under either the former or current criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2000
- Citation
- 0003418
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