The Veteran's sinus bradycardia did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as it did not manifest as paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or other supraventricular tachycardia with more than four episodes per year documented by ECG or Holter monitor, nor did it require five or more treatment interventions per year. The Veteran's sinus bradycardia is rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's sinus bradycardia did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7010 as there was no evidence of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or other supraventricular tachycardia with more than four episodes per year documented by ECG or Holter monitor, nor did it require five or more treatment interventions per year.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinus bradycardia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 4, 2023
- Citation
- 23042970
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