The VA has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and initial evaluations in excess of 10 percent for her service-connected auriculoventricular block status post pacemaker and mitral valve prolapse, and chronic adjustment disorder with depression. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating based on the severity of her heart condition or mental health issues as they were within the range considered by the current disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Auriculoventricular Block Status Post Pacemaker and Mitral Valve Prolapse, Chronic Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 21, 2007
- Citation
- 0704811
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