The Veteran's coronary bypass surgery from May 1, 2015 to December 17, 2019 resulted in a workload of greater than 3 METs but not greater than 5 METs resulting in fatigue.,From May 1, 2015 to December 17, 2019, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s coronary bypass surgery resulted in a workload of greater than 3 METs but not greater than 5 METs resulting in fatigue.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease, Coronary artery disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 24, 2020
- Citation
- 20074978
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, type II, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, asthma/lung disease, vision disability, bilateral plantar fasciitis, leukocytosis, kidney disease/kidney stones, enlarged prostate, sleep apnea, rheumatoid arthritis, lumbar spine disability, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the R(1) rate due to his need for regular aid and attendance.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings of ischemic heart disease and diabetes, and these claims are dismissed.
- Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's coronary artery disease for all periods on appeal.
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