The Veteran's service-connected supraventricular arrhythmia and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome are rated at a 30 percent rating, effective January 28, 2020.
The deciding factor: The March 2020 examination showed evidence of cardiac hypertrophy on an echocardiogram, which is sufficient to meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7011 (ventricular arrhythmias) as continuous medication was required.
- Claimed conditions
- supraventricular arrhythmia, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2020
- Citation
- A20016525
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- 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.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.
- 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.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claims for service connection have also been dismissed.
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