The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for coronary artery disease prior to June 17, 2015 was denied. The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder were granted a disability rating of 50 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show the Veteran's CAD symptoms warranted a higher than 60% rating as his condition did not meet the criteria for chronic congestive heart failure or workload of less than 3 METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease (CAD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22007633
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