The Veteran's heart disability has been rated at 100% since June 4, 2013. It was increased to 30% from September 24, 2015, and to 60% as of March 1, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's heart disability has been rated based on the criteria for coronary artery disease (CAD) and coronary bypass surgery (DCs 7005 and 7017). The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating at any point during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic coronary disease, Status post coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 15, 2017
- Citation
- 1758177
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