The Veteran's neurocardiogenic syncope is manifested by lightheadedness, dizziness, and syncope at a workload of 7.7 METs without evidence of cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation on echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, or X-ray. The criteria are not met for a higher rating than 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's neurocardiogenic syncope does not result in a workload limitation of greater than 5 METs but not greater than 7 METs, nor does it show evidence of cardiac hypertrophy or dilation on electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, or X-ray.
- Claimed conditions
- neurocardiogenic syncope
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2012
- Citation
- 1237168
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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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