The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. Service connection was not granted for sinus tachycardia, while the Veteran's migraine headaches, lumbar spine disability, and hypothyroidism (post thyroidectomy) were rated appropriately.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of a chronic disability related to sinus tachycardia during service or post-service. The Veteran's migraine headaches met criteria for a 30 percent rating since June 3, 2008 but not prior to that date. His lumbar spine disability and hypothyroidism were rated appropriately.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinus Tachycardia, Migraine Headaches, Lumbar Spine Disability, Hypothyroidism (post thyroidectomy)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 28, 2010
- Citation
- 1019819
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What this means for you
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