The Veteran's initial rating for valvular regurgitation with PVCs was granted at a noncompensable level from April 15, 1997 to January 11, 1998. From January 12, 1998 to October 15, 2000, the Veteran received a rating of 30 percent for this condition.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence from April 15, 1997 through January 11, 1998 suggested that the Veteran's service-connected heart disability resulted in occasional symptoms but no significant impairment requiring higher ratings. From January 12, 1998 to October 15, 2000, there was evidence of borderline or mild cardiomegaly.
- Claimed conditions
- valvular regurgitation, premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2011
- Citation
- 1103219
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