The veteran's arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease is rated at 60 percent, and his right wrist disability is rated at 10 percent. The higher ratings are granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the veteran's arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease meets the criteria for a 60 percent rating under DC 7017 due to his METs being between 3 and 5 METs, which is consistent with chronic congestive heart failure. For the right wrist, the evidence supports a higher rating as he has symptoms of pain, weakness, and arthritis that do not meet the criteria for ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Impairment of the Right Wrist with Limitation of Motion and Arthritic Changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 12, 2006
- Citation
- 0631783
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