The Veteran's coronary artery disease resulted in a workload of greater than three METs but not greater than five METs, and he was found to be unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted an earlier effective date for the initial evaluation of 60 percent for CAD, TDIU, and eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) from July 10, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's coronary artery disease resulted in a workload consistent with a 60 percent evaluation, which was granted effective July 10, 2017. The Board also found the Veteran met criteria for TDIU and eligibility to DEA from this date.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease (CAD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 19, 2024
- Citation
- A24085134
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