The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease with hypertension prior to August 26, 2006 was denied. The Board granted an increased rating of 60 percent effective from August 26, 2006.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had LVEF of 62% prior to August 26, 2006 and began experiencing symptoms with METs estimated at five beginning on this date. The criteria for a higher rating were met as of this date.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease with hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 20, 2011
- Citation
- 1146466
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease with hypertension as the evidence did not support a finding that it was related to active military service or aggravated by a service-connected disability.
- Granted
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