The Veteran's service connection claim for renal cell carcinoma with metastatic disease of the left upper lung, parotid glands, right adrenal gland, and the right cervical area was granted. His initial rating for coronary artery disease was increased to 30 percent effective from August 31, 2010.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's coronary artery disease met the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7005 due to evidence of left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of 30-50%.
- Claimed conditions
- renal cell carcinoma with metastatic disease of the left upper lung, parotid glands, right adrenal gland, right cervical area
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2015
- Citation
- 1513782
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