The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for ischemic heart disease was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show a formal or informal claim prior to December 11, 2020, and thus no retroactive effective date is available based on liberalizing law. For his TDIU claim, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities (heart disability, hypertension, and tinnitus) were deemed sufficient for consideration of a TDIU, with the vocational expert opining that he was unable to engage in substantial gainful activity due to his heart condition.
The deciding factor: The effective date for service connection cannot be earlier than December 11, 2020, as there is no evidence of an informal or formal claim prior to this date. For the TDIU claim, the Veteran's disabilities meet the schedular requirements and a vocational expert opined that he was unable to engage in substantial gainful activity.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ischemic heart disease/heart disability)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2024
- Citation
- A24065837
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