The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) is rated at 100 percent since July 24, 2016. The Board denied a higher rating as the evidence did not show that his disability warranted an increase in severity beyond what was already assigned.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's CAD limits his ability to work and that his METs level is consistent with light yard work, mowing the lawn, and brisk walking. The Board accepted this assessment as it is based on a physical examination of the Veteran and the examiner’s expertise.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease (CAD), status post myocardial infarction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20027858
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