The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected premature ventricular contractions and degenerative disc disease were denied. The initial evaluation for premature ventricular contractions remains at 30 percent, while the evaluation for degenerative disc disease was increased to 40 percent effective July 25, 2005.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Premature Ventricular Contractions, Degenerative Disc Disease of L3-4, L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2006
- Citation
- 0632176
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The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of her service-connected heart condition was denied, and she is not entitled to a higher rating. The claim for service connection for tinnitus was also denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and additional evidentiary development is needed. The issues are whether his current cardiac disabilities, including premature ventricular contractions, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, and aortic insufficiency, are related to his active duty service, and whether his obstructive sleep apnea is related to his in-service maxillary osteotomy or any of the documented cardiac conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board finds that a VA examination is required prior to adjudication of the service connection claim for premature ventricular contractions due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for clarification on the Veteran's condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board is remanding the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination to determine the current nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's claimed Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome and Premature Ventricular Contractions.
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