The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for cardiac arrhythmias was denied as there is no evidence of permanent atrial fibrillation or episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or other supraventricular tachycardia documented by ECG or Holter monitor.
The deciding factor: There is no diagnostic evidence of permanent atrial fibrillation or any episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or other supraventricular tachycardia in the Veteran's medical records during the pendency of this appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- supraventricular arrhythmias
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2012
- Citation
- 1210401
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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