The Veteran's mitral valve prolapse was rated at a 100% disability rating effective July 28, 2008. Prior to this date, the condition warranted a 30% disability rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner estimated the Veteran's METS level as 4 and his left ventricular ejection fraction was greater than 50%, meeting the criteria for a 60% disability rating effective July 28, 2008.
- Claimed conditions
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 2, 2015
- Citation
- 1523191
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