The Veteran's CAD was rated at 10 percent prior to July 15, 2010. The initial compensable ratings for PVD were assigned from November 24, 2003, to May 4, 2009. Ratings in excess of 20 percent are warranted on and after April 7, 2009, for the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy.
The deciding factor: The VA medical records indicate that the Veteran's CAD was manifested by an estimated METS level of 8 prior to July 15, 2010. The initial compensable ratings for PVD were assigned based on a METS level of 3.5 from April 7, 2009, to May 4, 2009. Ratings in excess of 20 percent are warranted due to the Veteran's moderately severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve affecting each lower extremity.
- Claimed conditions
- CAD (Coronary Artery Disease)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 22, 2013
- Citation
- 1309835
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