The Board found that the Veteran's heart disorder, including supraventricular arrhythmia, sick sinus syndrome, and implanted cardiac pacemaker, was not caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus or presumed in-service herbicide exposure. The examiner opined that these conditions were due to the Veteran's aging and hypertension.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's heart disorder was more likely related to his age and hypertension than to his service-connected diabetes mellitus or presumed in-service herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- supraventricular arrhythmia, sick sinus syndrome, implanted cardiac pacemaker
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 5, 2017
- Citation
- 1710863
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's supraventricular arrhythmia is related to his active military service, specifically his time spent in the Gulf War. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's diagnosed supraventricular arrhythmia and congestive heart failure, finding that these conditions are related to his military service. The pansystolic murmur is also considered a condition of record.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to errors in providing notice of a hearing and for reopening the claim.
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