The Veteran's coronary artery disease has been rated at 30 percent since January 26, 2004 and at 60 percent from November 28, 2005 to December 7, 2006, and from April 1, 2007. The Board found that a higher rating was warranted for the period from November 28, 2005 to December 20, 2005.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition worsened as of November 28, 2005 when he sought emergency medical treatment and received a stent placement. The VA examinations conducted after this date showed METs levels consistent with activities such as light yard work, mowing lawn, and brisk walking.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- March 24, 2016
- Citation
- 1612012
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