The VA has determined that the veteran's status post aortic valve replacement does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 60 percent, given his significant exercise limitations and left ventricular ejection fraction ranging from 35 to 45 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's clinical findings do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the current VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities as he does not exhibit definite signs of beginning congestive failure or have an ejection fraction less than 30 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Status Post Aortic Valve Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- May 12, 2006
- Citation
- 0614007
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