Granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 3, 2024, for the increased rating of 100 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD), myocardial infarction, and special monthly compensation (SMC) at the 's' rate.
The deciding factor: The earliest factually ascertainable increase in disability was on May 3, 2024, based on the Veteran's cardiac event that same day.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease (CAD) with myocardial infarction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25011281
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