The Veteran's heart disorder, including premature ventricular contractions and valvular heart disease with aortic insufficiency and tricuspid regurgitation, is established as service-connected.,Prior to December 3, 2015, the Veteran was granted an initial compensable rating of 10 percent for his left ankle scar. From December 3, 2015 onwards, a higher rating than 10 percent is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's heart disorder had its onset during service and has been continuously manifested since then.,The Veteran's left ankle scar was painful prior to December 3, 2015. From that date onwards, the scars are not manifested by three or four scars that are unstable or painful.
- Claimed conditions
- Premature Ventricular Contractions, Heart Valvular Disease (including aortic insufficiency and tricuspid regurgitation)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2018
- Citation
- 1801801
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of her service-connected heart condition was denied, and she is not entitled to a higher rating. The claim for service connection for tinnitus was also denied.
- Whole decision: 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.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board finds that a VA examination is required prior to adjudication of the service connection claim for premature ventricular contractions due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for clarification on the Veteran's condition.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board is remanding the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination to determine the current nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's claimed Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome and Premature Ventricular Contractions.
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