The Veteran's hypertensive cardiovascular disease and coronary artery bypass graft residuals have been rated at 100 percent since October 13, 2005.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's MET level has predominantly included the value of 3 METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness or syncope, which meets the criteria for a 100 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7007.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypertensive cardiovascular disease, Coronary artery bypass graft residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- July 21, 2011
- Citation
- 1127336
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