You are being processed through the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES), where the DoD determines fitness for duty and the VA concurrently determines service connection and disability ratings for potential separation. Your prior normal flight physicals are critical evidence; under **38 CFR 3.303(a)**, service connection is established by a chronic condition "shown during service" even if not diagnosed at the time. The recurrent abnormal EKGs, now leading to an MEB, constitute that "shown during service" evidence for a cardiac condition. The VA will schedule a Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam to evaluate the current severity of your condition, which will be rated under the appropriate diagnostic code (e.g., under DC 7010 for arrhythmias) based on the criteria in **38 CFR 4.104 - Schedule of Ratings - Cardiovascular System**. Your VA disability percentage is based solely on this severity, per the VA's rating schedule (**38 CFR 4.1**), and is not directly increased by the fact of the MEB itself. Your actionable next steps are: 1) Obtain all copies of your service treatment records, especially every EKG and flight doctor note, to substantiate the in-service history; 2) Actively participate in the IDES VA claims process, ensuring you report all symptoms and functional impairments during your C&P exam; and 3) Consult with a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) like the DAV or a legal representative at your local Transition Assistance Program office to review your Proposed VA Rating before acceptance. Note: If you receive DoD disability severance pay, it is subject to recoupment by the VA until the total amount is recovered, as outlined in **38 CFR 3.700(a)(3)**.
*This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional legal or medical advice.*
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