The Veteran's heart condition was rated at a 30 percent prior to April 22, 2014. After that date, the rating was increased to 60 percent but only until November 30, 2016. The Board found no evidence of chronic congestive heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction less than 30 percent after April 22, 2014.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's LVEF was consistently between 40 to 50 percent and his workload did not reach the levels required for a higher rating (less than 3 METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness or syncope).
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease (heart condition)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20079019
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