Denied
The Board denied a higher initial rating in excess of 30 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) prior to July 14, 2021 and thereafter in excess of 60 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary artery disease)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 18, 2025
- Citation
- 25002360
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