Partly granted
The veteran's hypertension rating was increased to 10% from October 9, 2014. The veteran's atrial fibrillation rating was confirmed at 10% prior to October 9, 2014, but denied for periods after that date.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's blood pressure readings and the frequency of atrial fibrillation episodes.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, atrial fibrillation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003759
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