The Veteran's ischemic heart disease prior to January 19, 2017 was rated at 10 percent and denied a higher rating.,The Veteran's painful scar associated with his coronary artery bypass graft is currently rated at 10 percent and denied a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the available evidence does not support an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for ischemic heart disease prior to January 19, 2017. The Veteran's left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction (LVEF) of 54% and interview-based metabolic equivalent (METs) of 7 to 10 did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease, Painful linear scar, anterior trunk (coronary artery bypass graft)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 25, 2021
- Citation
- 21032025
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