The Board has determined that the veteran's heart condition, which includes coronary artery disease and a heart disorder, does not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent under either the old or new VA rating criteria. The evidence shows that his physical capabilities are limited to an exertional capacity of 9-11 METs, which is consistent with a minimum 30 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's heart condition does not meet the requirements for higher ratings based on anginal attacks or cardiac hypertrophy/dilatation as per the new VA rating criteria. Under the old criteria, his physical capabilities are still feasible for ordinary manual labor, warranting a minimum 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease, Heart condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 17, 2001
- Citation
- 0101288
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