The Board denied an increased evaluation for atrial tachycardia, finding that the veteran's condition did not meet criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran's atrial tachycardia was well-controlled with medication and had no severe or frequent attacks.
- Claimed conditions
- atriial tachycardia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 23, 2002
- Citation
- 0212758
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