The Board finds that the veteran's coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction and artery bypass graft with elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels and history of hypertension is manifested by a workload of greater than 5 METs, a left ejection fraction of at least 52%, and no evidence of congestive heart failure. The criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent have not been met.
The deciding factor: The veteran's coronary artery disease does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it is manifested by a workload of greater than 5 METs, a left ejection fraction of at least 52%, and no evidence of congestive heart failure.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, artery bypass graft
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0606551
What this means for you
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