The Veteran's paroxysmal atrial fibrillation has been manifested by less than four episodes per year, warranting a disability rating of 10 percent from March 14, 2003 forward.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and the Veteran's testimony supported his report that he had episodes of 2 to 3 paroxysmal atrial fibrillation episodes per year prior to 2009, with at least one episode annually thereafter.
- Claimed conditions
- Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2014
- Citation
- 1417082
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal requires additional development for his claims of PTSD, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, and TDIU. The AOJ is instructed to obtain updated VA medical records, provide an addendum retrospective medical opinion regarding PTSD severity from September 26, 2013 to March 13, 2015, schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to determine if paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is related to PTSD, and consider all additional evidence since the September 2020 supplemental statement of the case.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of TDIU was denied as he did not meet the schedular requirements for any part of the relevant period on appeal and his disabilities were not sufficient to render him unemployable prior to July 24, 2014.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and additional evidentiary development is needed. The issues are whether his current cardiac disabilities, including premature ventricular contractions, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, and aortic insufficiency, are related to his active duty service, and whether his obstructive sleep apnea is related to his in-service maxillary osteotomy or any of the documented cardiac conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and hypertension have been granted increased ratings. The psychiatric disorder issue was denied.
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