The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction, from February 13, 2007 to March 27, 2011 was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7005.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's coronary artery disease did not result in more than one episode of acute congestive heart failure or workload greater than 3 metabolic equivalents resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope during the appeal period. His left ventricular dysfunction was within a range of 30 to 50 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 22, 2012
- Citation
- 1221962
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