The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) status post CABG was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to December 6, 2022 and in excess of 60 percent prior to June 13, 2024.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show findings of congestive heart failure or workload that resulted in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope as required for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease (CAD) status post coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 27, 2024
- Citation
- 24033571
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