The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased disability rating for hypertension with angina and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability, finding that his service-connected condition did not meet the criteria for higher ratings or to warrant a total disability evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed no left ventricular dysfunction, no episodes of acute congestive heart failure in the past year, and normal EKGs and echocardiogram results. The veteran's ability to engage in regular physical activities without difficulty was noted, but his service-connected condition did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension with angina
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 21, 2005
- Citation
- 0516875
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a previously scheduled Board hearing. He has requested another hearing and good cause has been established.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The veteran's claims for increased disability rating and reopening of a low back disability claim were denied. The total disability rating claim was continued without further action.
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