The Board granted an effective date of February 26, 2023, for a 100 percent evaluation for valvular heart disease with atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, and heart block.
The deciding factor: The evidence within the one-year look back period did not support worsening or increase in disability during that year, and continuous pursuit was demonstrated back to February 26, 2023.
- Claimed conditions
- valvular heart disease with atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, and heart block
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25054442
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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