The Veteran's initial evaluation for coronary artery disease is denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's evaluations for abdominal muscle injuries and wounds with laceration to liver and spleen are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion regarding nerve damage, spine conditions, and residual scars.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s coronary artery disease does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation of 60 percent as he has not experienced more than one episode of acute congestive heart failure in the past year or a workload of greater than 3 METs but not greater than 5 METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease, Abdominal wound of muscle group XIX, Wound of abdomen with laceration of liver and spleen
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2019
- Citation
- 19124626
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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