The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for traumatic heart disease, myocardial fibrosis with RFB, and lingual of left upper heart lobe. A 30 percent rating was granted for atrial fibrillation from January 20, 2020. The Board also denied ratings in excess of 20 percent for residuals of lung injury and in excess of 10 percent for scars, superficial.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's heart disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to the METs levels documented during the appeal period. A higher rating was granted for atrial fibrillation based on more than four episodes per year as documented by ECG. The lung injury and scar conditions did not warrant ratings in excess of those currently assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- traumatic heart disease, myocardial fibrosis with RFB, and lingual of left upper heart lobe, atrial fibrillation, residuals of lung injury, scars, superficial
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22001527
What this means for you
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