The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for ischemic heart disease was denied. The Board found that the disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating from December 16, 2013 to August 1, 2019.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's ejection fraction remained within the range of 41-54% and 50-55%, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7005.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 12, 2019
- Citation
- 19193687
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What this means for you
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