The Veteran's coronary artery disease was granted a 60 percent rating from March 2, 2010 to May 21, 2012. From May 22, 2012 to November 3, 2017, the Veteran's diabetes mellitus was rated at 20 percent. The Veteran's coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus were both granted increased ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran met the criteria for a higher rating based on his medical records showing left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of 40 to 50 percent, which warranted a 60 percent rating. For diabetes mellitus, the VA found that the Veteran's condition required insulin and restricted diet, warranting a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease, Diabetes mellitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19102334
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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