The RO reduced the veteran's evaluation from 100 percent to 30 percent for coronary artery disease with hypertension, status post coronary artery bypass graft and status post myocardial infarction. The RO also granted a 100 percent evaluation based on incurrence of a myocardial infarction.
The deciding factor: The veteran's cardiovascular disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to material improvement in his condition, as evidenced by an August 1995 examination and subsequent reduction in his rating. However, he was granted a 100 percent evaluation based on incurrence of myocardial infarction.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 18, 2001
- Citation
- 0118677
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