The Veteran's heart disability was rated at 30 percent from July 1, 2008 to December 18, 2014. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating during this period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms and functional limitations were consistent with a 30 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Codes 7005 and 7017.
- Claimed conditions
- CAD with atrial fibrillation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 1, 2020
- Citation
- 20022729
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What this means for you
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