The Veteran's initial increased evaluation for service-connected coronary artery disease from November 14, 2018 to June 28, 2021 was granted at a 30 percent rating based on left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of more than 50 percent and workload greater than seven METs but not greater than ten METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness or syncope. The Veteran's appeal for increased evaluation remains pending.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of more than 50 percent and workload greater than seven METs but not greater than ten METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness or syncope from November 14, 2018.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease, Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, Valvular heart disease, Congestive heart failure
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 14, 2022
- Citation
- 22014540
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