The Veteran's initial ratings for coronary artery disease post CABG were denied prior to September 28, 2005 and from September 28, 2005 through January 18, 2011. Service connection for polycythemia vera was not established.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's coronary artery disease post CABG did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating schedule. The service connection for polycythemia vera could not be established as there was no evidence of a link to his active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease Post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Polycythemia Vera
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 30, 2017
- Citation
- 1710131
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- Remanded (sent back)
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