The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied, as the evidence did not show functional impairment equivalent to more than one episode of acute congestive heart failure in the past year or workload of greater than 5 METs but not greater than 10 METs results in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope.,The Veteran's PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder was granted a higher initial rating to 70 percent from May 24, 2010, through July 11, 2022. The maximum allowable compensation under the rating schedule is assigned after that date.,TDIU was granted prior to July 12, 2022, based on evidence showing the Veteran's inability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show functional impairment equivalent to higher staged ratings for coronary artery disease.,PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder manifested occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas during the rating period from May 24, 2010, through July 11, 2022. The maximum allowable compensation under the rating schedule is assigned after that date.,The Veteran was able to maintain substantially gainful employment as an owner/manager of a heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC) company until June 17, 2016. After stopping work, he remained married and looked after his grandchildren.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 17, 2024
- Citation
- 24016387
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- Granted
The Veteran's TDIU and SMC for housebound status are granted based on service-connected PTSD from October 12, 2023, and CAD from October 1, 2022. The appeals were granted due to the severity of these conditions preventing the Veteran from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) is being remanded for a VA examination to determine its current severity and for the consideration of any outstanding private medical records.
- Granted
The Veteran's TDIU rating based on depressive disorder is granted from October 17, 2018 to March 26, 2019. SMC at the housebound rate is also granted prior to March 26, 2019.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD with Generalized Anxiety Disorder has been granted service connection, and an initial rating of 70 percent for his psychiatric disability (including Major Depressive Disorder, Nightmare Disorder, and PTSD) is also granted.
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