The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease with congestive heart failure is rated at 100 percent disabling since October 13, 2020. The Veteran also has a combined rating of 90 percent for other service-connected disabilities, qualifying him for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's CAD with CHF meets the criteria for a 100% disability rating due to his chronic heart failure and use of an AICD. Additionally, he has other service-connected disabilities rated at least 60 percent that are separate and distinct from his primary condition, qualifying him for SMC.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease (CAD), Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 12, 2024
- Citation
- A24045694
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