The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary artery disease) with supraventricular arrhythmia and congestive heart failure is rated at 100 percent effective from January 26, 2017. The appeal for a higher rating prior to this date is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's chronic congestive heart failure was diagnosed in 2023 and the February 2023 VA examination confirmed his symptoms at levels greater than 3-5 METs, warranting a 100 percent rating under the old rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary artery disease), Supraventricular arrhythmia, Congestive heart failure
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24066098
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