The Veteran's claim for higher initial ratings and TDIU was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent or 60 percent for coronary artery disease from December 1, 2005 to January 28, 2014. The Board found that there was no evidence of congestive heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of less than 30 percent during this period.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence did not show a rating in excess of 30 or 60 percent for coronary artery disease due to lack of specific medical criteria such as congestive heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of less than 30 percent during the relevant periods.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease, Myocardial infarction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20069275
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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