The Veteran's heart condition and respiratory condition were granted service connection with effective dates of December 19, 2008. Temporary total ratings based on hospitalization for the heart condition from December 19, 2008 to January 31, 2009, and following surgical treatment for a heart condition from February 1, 2009 to April 14, 2009 have also been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hospitalization met the criteria for temporary total ratings based on his service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Heart Condition, Respiratory Condition
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2011
- Citation
- 1140711
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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