The Veteran's service-connected paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and otitis media with left ear hearing loss are currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating available under applicable diagnostic codes. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted for either condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia has been continuously rated as 10 percent disabling since October 1, 1989 and the maximum schedular rating under DC 7010 is also 10 percent. The Veteran's otitis media with left ear hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia, Otitis Media with Left Ear Hearing Loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 14, 2018
- Citation
- 1816519
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