The Veteran's coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction, is currently rated at 30 percent since June 1, 2016. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s coronary artery disease has been evaluated as 30 percent disabling based on his workload of greater than 5 METs but not greater than 7 METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope, and evidence of cardiac hypertrophy or dilation.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic Skin Disorder, Coronary Artery Disease (status post myocardial infarction)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 6, 2017
- Citation
- 1756291
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