The Veteran's heart valve replacement and subsequent coronary artery bypass surgery are rated at a 100% for the period from July 27, 2011 to March 1, 2012. From March 1, 2012, the rating is reduced to 60%. The decision is based on the Veteran's medical history and symptomatology.
The deciding factor: The Board changed the Diagnostic Code from DC 7017 (coronary artery disease) to DC 7016 (heart valve replacement), finding it more appropriate given the Veteran's specific circumstances.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease, Heart valve replacement (prosthesis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19189035
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