The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) prior to September 15, 2014 was denied. From September 15, 2014, the Veteran's claim for an increased rating was also denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent from September 15, 2014, as there was no evidence of congestive heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of 30 to 50 percent, or other specific findings required for such a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease (CAD), status post myocardial infarction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20070241
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