The Veteran's initial compensable rating for MVP with neurocardiogenic syncope has been granted, and a subsequent increased rating to 10 percent was assigned effective March 27, 2012.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran had MVP with trace mitral regurgitation, which warranted a 10% disability rating under DC 7000 for MVP.
- Claimed conditions
- mitral valve prolapse (MVP), neurocardiogenic syncope
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 27, 2014
- Citation
- 1423857
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