The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) prior to May 31, 2012 was denied as the condition did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to insufficient symptoms.,For the period from May 31, 2012 onwards, the Veteran's CAD claim was also denied as his condition did not warrant a rating in excess of 60 percent based on METS test results and LVEF levels.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that for the period prior to May 31, 2012, the Veteran’s coronary artery disease (CAD) was not productive of congestive heart failure, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 50 percent or less, or a workload of 5 METs or less resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope. The METS test results were 7.,For the period from May 31, 2012 onwards, the Veteran’s CAD was not productive of congestive heart failure, LVEF of less than 30 percent, or a workload of 3 METs or less resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope. The METS test results were >3-5.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease (CAD), post-myocardial infarction and stent replacement, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Dysthymic disorder, Alcohol abuse
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19186552
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