The Veteran's RBBB condition is essentially asymptomatic and does not cause or contribute to his current cardiac symptomatology, including diminished MET levels and left ventricular dysfunction. Therefore, the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent are not met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cardiovascular symptoms are attributable to nonservice-connected conditions rather than service-connected RBBB.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 29, 2010
- Citation
- 1024339
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