The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease has resulted in chronic congestive heart failure since at least November 2014, and has resulted in exercise tolerance limited to 1-3 METs, resulting in angina, fatigue, and dyspnea for the entire appellate period. The Board finds that a 100 percent disability rating is warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease has resulted in chronic congestive heart failure since at least November 2014, and has resulted in exercise tolerance limited to 1-3 METs, resulting in angina, fatigue, and dyspnea for the entire appellate period. The Board finds that a 100 percent disability rating is warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease (IHD), Chronic congestive heart failure
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 21, 2017
- Citation
- 1723002
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