The Board found that the veteran's paroxysmal supraventricular tachyarrhythmia is manifested by symptoms compatible with ongoing intermittent short periods of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation without undo dyspnea, fatigue, chest pain, dizziness, or syncope. The schedular criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent have not been met.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms were found to be compatible with ongoing intermittent short periods of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation without significant impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- irregular heartbeat, history of paroxysmal supraventricular tachyarrhythmia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 9, 2002
- Citation
- 0207470
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