The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease was restored to a 100% disability rating from March 27, 2017 to May 29, 2018 due to evidence indicating improvement in the condition under ordinary conditions of life.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was actual improvement in the Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease during the period on appeal, which met VA's burden of proof for restoration of the disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease (IHD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 19, 2024
- Citation
- A24085254
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What this means for you
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