The Veteran's coronary artery disease is rated at 60 percent, effective April 26, 2019.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus remains at a 20 percent rating. The Board did not find evidence of regulation of activities required for an increase to 40 percent.,Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is rated at 40 percent.,Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is rated at 40 percent.,Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity is rated at 10 percent.,Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity is rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's coronary artery disease was productive of a workload of greater than 3 METs but no greater than 5 METs resulting in dyspnea and fatigue, warranting a 60% rating under DC 7005.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease, Diabetes mellitus, type II, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19132681
What this means for you
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- Granted
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- Denied
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