The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected paroxysmal tachycardia, finding that the pre- and post-amendment schedular criteria did not favor him.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show more than four episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or other supraventricular tachycardia per year documented by ECG or Holter monitor, which was consistent with the pre- and post-amendment schedular criteria for cardiovascular disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- paroxysmal tachycardia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2002
- Citation
- 0215285
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for paroxysmal tachycardia, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether it is related to the Veteran's active service. The decision does not assign a specific rating or effective date.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and additional development is required. The Veteran's bradycardia with syncope, paroxysmal tachycardia, sick sinus syndrome, status post pacemaker claim remains before the Board for further consideration.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied service connection for cataracts, COPD, aortic aneurysm, right wrist tendonitis, and paroxysmal tachycardia as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service or herbicide exposure. The Veteran's claim for service connection of paroxysmal tachycardia is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied a compensable rating for paroxysmal tachycardia and remanded the cases of lumbar degenerative arthritis, post-traumatic stress disorder, and the effective date claim. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations and file a substantive appeal if he wishes to pursue these issues further.
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