The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran’s PVCs had their onset during his period of active service or are otherwise related to it. The lumbar spine disability was not shown to meet the criteria for a 40 percent rating prior to November 8, 2016, and higher ratings thereafter.
- Claimed conditions
- Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs), Lumbar Spine Disability, Cervical Spine Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19160615
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