The Veteran's increased ratings for left recurrent lateral collateral ligament sprain and supraventricular tachycardia have been denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's conditions warranted a higher rating based on the severity of his symptoms or functional impairment, which were already considered in the current ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Recurrent Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain, Supraventricular Tachycardia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2026
- Citation
- A26005885
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied a separate rating for tachycardia, finding that the symptoms are not distinct from those of atrial fibrillation and therefore do not warrant a separate rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of service connection for supraventricular tachycardia due to conflicting medical opinions.
- Granted
The Board has granted an effective date of January 1, 2007 for the award of a total disability rating on the basis of individual unemployability (TDIU) and eligibility to Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA). The decision is based on evidence showing that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since January 1, 2007.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for GAD was dismissed because he did not timely file a substantive appeal. The Board also found that the Veteran met the criteria for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities, which rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
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