The Board denied the restoration of a 60 percent evaluation for coronary artery disease (CAD) status post stents, as there was clear and unmistakable error in the previous rating decision that increased the evaluation.
The deciding factor: The reduction to a 10 percent evaluation was proper due to clear and unmistakable error in the earlier rating decision that awarded the 60 percent evaluation for CAD based on METS, when LVEF was more indicative of the Veteran's current cardiac condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2024
- Citation
- A24069351
What this means for you
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