The Veteran's neurogenic syncope with pacemaker was not found to warrant a higher evaluation prior to April 25, 2016. On or after that date, the disability did not meet criteria for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s condition did not meet the criteria for chronic congestive heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of less than 30 percent, or a workload of three METs or less resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurogenic syncope, Pacemaker
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20061890
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- Granted
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