The Veteran's initial rating for ischemic heart disability prior to February 11, 2021 is denied. The appeal for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent is also denied. The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating prior to February 11, 2021 and as of February 11, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic Heart Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 21, 2021
- Citation
- 21023807
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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