The Veteran's initial rating for CAD is granted at a 60 percent level prior to August 25, 2022. An increased rating in excess of 60 percent from that date is denied. SMC at the housebound rate is granted since March 9, 2021. The Veteran's initial rating for diabetes mellitus remains unchanged. Service connection for erectile dysfunction and nerve impairments are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's CAD disability has been productive of heart failure symptoms only upon exertion of more than 3 METs, warranting a 60 percent rating prior to August 25, 2022. The increased rating claim for CAD is denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Diabetes Mellitus, Type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2024
- Citation
- A24076634
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