The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease, which is productive of chronic congestive heart failure, has been rated at the highest possible evaluation (100%) due to its severity and impact on his daily life.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease resulted in chronic congestive heart failure, warranting the highest disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7005.
- Claimed conditions
- Arteriosclerotic heart disease, Congestive heart failure
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2011
- Citation
- 1138445
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What this means for you
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