The Veteran's coronary artery disease has been rated at 100% since October 23, 2019. Prior to that date, the rating was increased to 100% for the periods from August 31, 2010 to September 21, 2014, and from January 1, 2015 to July 31, 2016, and October 1, 2016 to October 22, 2016. The Veteran's disability is currently rated as 100% due to his METs level being between 1-3 resulting in angina.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner provided an updated METs range for the periods on appeal based on interviews and contemporaneous statements, finding that the Veteran’s CAD was progressive and resulted in a METs level of 1-3, consistent with activities such as eating, dressing, taking a shower, slow walking (2 mph) for 1-2 blocks.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20074078
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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