The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his coronary artery bypass graft and scars were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence failed to show that the veteran met the criteria for a higher rating, including episodes of acute congestive heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction between 30-50 percent. The scars did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as they were well-healed and did not cause any functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery bypass graft, Scars of the left forearm, chest, and left leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 13, 2008
- Citation
- 0815706
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Denied
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