The Veteran's heart condition, including coronary spasm and Prinzmetal’s angina, was initially rated at 10 percent prior to March 7, 2019. After a remand for additional evidence, the rating was increased to 30 percent thereafter. The current level of disability does not warrant an increase beyond these ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's heart condition did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on METs levels or other functional limitations as determined by VA examinations and interviews.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary Spasm, Prinzmetal’s angina (heart condition)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20033747
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