The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for supraventricular arrhythmia and pacemaker scar was denied. The Veteran is currently receiving the maximum schedular rating for his supraventricular arrhythmia, which is rated at 30 percent. For his pacemaker scar, he does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's conditions warranted higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- supraventricular arrhythmia, pacemaker scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 12, 2026
- Citation
- A26022433
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's supraventricular arrhythmia is related to his active military service, specifically his time spent in the Gulf War. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's diagnosed supraventricular arrhythmia and congestive heart failure, finding that these conditions are related to his military service. The pansystolic murmur is also considered a condition of record.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claims for service connection have also been dismissed.
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