The Veteran's postoperative coarctation of the aorta is currently rated at 30 percent, effective December 16, 2009. His PTSD remains rated at 50 percent prior to February 10, 2012.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records consistently showed that the Veteran's postoperative coarctation of the aorta was manifested by an estimated METs level of greater than 7 but not greater than 10, with no evidence of cardiac hypertrophy or dilation. The PTSD evaluations have shown occupational and social impairment due to symptoms such as sleep disturbance, nightmares, irritability, anxiety, depression, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli, and poor concentration.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative Coarctation of the Aorta, Hypertensive Heart Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 12, 2013
- Citation
- 1329313
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