The Board has determined that the veteran's CAD with a history of hypertension prior to January 12, 1998 warrants a 30 percent disability rating. As of January 12, 1998, the veteran is entitled to a 60 percent disability rating for his CAD.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the veteran was capable of performing ordinary manual labor prior to January 12, 1998, which does not meet the criteria for a higher 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7005. However, as of January 12, 1998, his disability picture more nearly approximates the criteria for a 60 percent rating due to his stable cardiac status and need for continuous medication.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 14, 2000
- Citation
- 0003799
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