The Veteran's service connection for atrial fibrillation was granted as secondary to his service-connected Reiter's syndrome. The ratings for the left lower extremity radiculopathies were increased, and some claims were denied or remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's atrial fibrillation is at least as likely as not secondary to his service-connected Reiter's syndrome, including medications taken for it. The ratings for the left lower extremity radiculopathies are based on the severity of symptoms shown during specific periods.
- Claimed conditions
- atrial fibrillation, left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), left lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 10, 2025
- Citation
- 25007699
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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