The Veteran's initial increased disability rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) with myocardial infarction and percutaneous coronary intervention prior to January 25, 2019, was granted at a 100 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran’s condition resulted in maximum METs scores under 3, warranting an initial disability rating of 100 percent throughout the period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease (CAD), Myocardial infarction, Percutaneous coronary intervention
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 27, 2019
- Citation
- A19001012
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What this means for you
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