The Veteran's ischemic heart disease (IHD), status post myocardial infraction (MI) was rated at 60 percent from September 1, 2014, but a rating in excess of 60 percent for the period from May 24, 2023 to November 5, 2023 was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were shown at the requisite METs level (greater than 3.0 METs but not greater than 5.0 METs) throughout the appeal period, supporting a 60 percent rating, but there was no evidence of a workload of 3.0 METs or less during that time to warrant an even higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease (IHD), status post myocardial infraction (MI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 28, 2025
- Citation
- 25005783
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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