The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) prior to September 6, 2016 was denied as there was no evidence showing more than the required METS level.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for CAD since September 6, 2016 was also denied due to the METS levels not meeting the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's METS levels were found to be consistent with activities such as climbing stairs quickly and running on the treadmill, which did not meet the required level of disability for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease (CAD), Ischemic heart disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 1, 2017
- Citation
- 1730661
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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