The Veteran's increased rating for coronary heart disease with non-chronic congestive heart failure was granted, and he is now rated at 60 percent. His diabetes and hypertension are currently evaluated as they were prior to the remand. The TDIU claim has been granted effective from May 3, 2016.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's coronary heart disease with non-chronic congestive heart failure was found to meet criteria for a 60 percent rating since he experienced more than one episode of acute congestive heart failure in the past year and his workload resulted in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 2, 2018
- Citation
- 1807059
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- Granted
The Board granted a 30 percent rating for coronary heart disease effective February 10, 2021. The Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for an earlier effective date or increased rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination focusing on his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his eligibility for benefits, as well as his need for aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 100 percent for CAD was granted effective November 28, 2023. The effective date is based on the date of a VA examination showing the increase in disability.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Congestive Heart Failure with Atrial Fibrillation with AICD and Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), finding that there was no evidence of direct service connection, and that the conditions were not caused or aggravated by service-connected OSA.
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