The Board found that the reduction of the rating for atherosclerotic heart disease from 100% to 60%, effective July 1, 2010, was proper based on evidence showing the Veteran's maximum workload capacity had improved. The TDIU claim is denied as there is no evidence showing the Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The reduction in rating for atherosclerotic heart disease was supported by updated medical evidence indicating an improvement in the Veteran's maximum workload capacity, which did not meet the criteria for a 100% rating. The TDIU claim is denied as there is no additional evidence showing the Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- atherosclerotic heart disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- May 12, 2016
- Citation
- 1619180
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