The Veteran's cardiomegaly is now rated at 100% effective July 30, 2021. The rating was granted based on the severity of his condition as evidenced by a workload of 1-3 METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, and syncope.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cardiomegaly manifested with a workload of 1-3 METs resulting in significant symptoms such as dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, and syncope, which corresponds to the criteria for a 100% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7020.
- Claimed conditions
- Cardiomegaly, Cardiomyopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- September 23, 2024
- Citation
- A24059865
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