The Veteran's residuals of myocardial infarction with coronary artery bypass grafting have been characterized by normal left ventricular function, an ejection fraction of no less than 60 percent, and no evidence of congestive heart failure. The Board finds that the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable rating schedule have not been met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's METs level is currently assessed at 7.2, which does not meet the requirements for a higher evaluation as per the current VA Rating Schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass grafting
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1008783
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What this means for you
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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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