The Veteran's neurocardiogenic syncope was rated at 20 percent from May 5, 2006 through May 1, 2008. The Board found that the evidence did not show a frequency of syncopes averaging at least 5 times per week to warrant an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's reported syncopal episodes were inconsistent with criteria for higher ratings based on seizure activity.
- Claimed conditions
- neurocardiogenic syncope
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2010
- Citation
- 1037937
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of August 11, 2021. The Board granted TDIU effective that date.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted with effective dates of September 25, 2021. The Board has found the Veteran's headaches meet the criteria for a 30% rating and his neurocardiogenic syncope warrants a 60% rating as of January 30, 2023. Other claims have been remanded.
- Dismissed
The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant requested to withdraw it.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, hypertension, right ear hearing loss, Meniere's disease, tinnitus, migraines, and neurocardiogenic syncope. The AOJ implemented this decision in a June 2023 rating decision.
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