The Veteran's initial disability rating for coronary artery disease was reduced from 60 percent to 10 percent, effective September 1, 2015. The appeal is restored.,The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for coronary heart disease prior to June 20, 2016, and his TDIU claim from August 6, 2013 to January 5, 2014, were both denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show actual improvement in the Veteran's coronary artery disease that was reasonably certain to be maintained under ordinary conditions of life and work to warrant a reduction from 60 percent to 10 percent effective September 1, 2015.,The preponderance of the evidence demonstrated the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease most closely approximated heart disease resulting in more than one episode of acute congestive heart failure in the past year or left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of 30 to 50 percent, which did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, CHF
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 6, 2021
- Citation
- 21062213
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