The Veteran's service-connected CAD with sick sinus syndrome and pacemaker implant has been rated at 30 percent since May 28, 2010. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence shows that the Veteran's heart disability is characterized by an ejection fraction of 50% or less and/or estimated workload of 5 METs or less resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope. The most recent VA examination did not find any episodes of congestive heart failure.
- Claimed conditions
- CAD (Coronary Artery Disease), sick sinus syndrome, pacemaker implant with scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 28, 2016
- Citation
- 1617061
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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