The Board denied the appellant's appeal for a higher initial rating for the Veteran's heart condition, finding that an initial rating greater than 60 percent was not warranted.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show chronic congestive heart failure, a workload of 3 METs or less resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope, or left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of less than 30 percent during the period under consideration.

Claimed conditions

coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 29, 2025

Citation

25013440

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