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
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 21, 2005
- Citation
- 0516875
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
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