The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings for his Type II diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease, finding that he did not meet the criteria for a higher rating at any time since the effective date of his awards.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's Type II diabetes mellitus required insulin and a restricted diet but not regulation of activities. His coronary artery disease was manifested by a workload greater than 3 METs, resulting in fatigue, dizziness, chest pain, and shortness of breath. These conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Type II diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1013359
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