The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic back sprain and spasm, as well as chronic atrial fibrillation secondary to hypertension, are granted. The rating for hypertension is increased from April 27, 2018, to a 10 percent level.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his service-connected hypertension and in-service motor vehicle accident.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic back sprain and spasm, chronic atrial fibrillation
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 27, 2018
- Citation
- 18114321
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