The Veteran's initial rating for ischemic heart disease (IHD) prior to October 1, 2011 was denied as the evidence did not show an improvement in his condition. The reduction of the IHD rating from 60 percent to 10 percent effective October 1, 2011 was found to be proper based on actual improvement shown by medical examination reports. Service connection for tinnitus was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's IHD did not show an improvement in his condition as required for a reduction from 60% to 10%. The evidence showed that the Veteran could exert only 3 METs, indicating worsening of his disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2017
- Citation
- 1746031
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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