The Veteran's right bundle branch block and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation have been granted increased ratings. Right bundle branch block received a rating of 30 percent prior to January 7, 2020, and 60 percent from January 7, 2020. Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation received a rating of 30 percent effective January 7, 2020.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right bundle branch block resulted in dizziness and dyspnea at workloads between 3 to 5 METs, warranting the highest schedular rating. Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation demonstrated more than four episodes per year documented by EKG or Holter monitor, meeting the criteria for a 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Bundle Branch Block, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2023
- Citation
- A23028548
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal requires additional development for his claims of PTSD, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, and TDIU. The AOJ is instructed to obtain updated VA medical records, provide an addendum retrospective medical opinion regarding PTSD severity from September 26, 2013 to March 13, 2015, schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to determine if paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is related to PTSD, and consider all additional evidence since the September 2020 supplemental statement of the case.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a remand of the Veteran's claim is necessary due to uncertainty regarding whether his right bundle branch block is a congenital defect or disease, and if it is a disease, whether its worsening during service was due to normal progression.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of TDIU was denied as he did not meet the schedular requirements for any part of the relevant period on appeal and his disabilities were not sufficient to render him unemployable prior to July 24, 2014.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and additional evidentiary development is needed. The issues are whether his current cardiac disabilities, including premature ventricular contractions, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, and aortic insufficiency, are related to his active duty service, and whether his obstructive sleep apnea is related to his in-service maxillary osteotomy or any of the documented cardiac conditions.
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