Partly granted
The Board granted an initial 30 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected cardiovascular disability, but denied a higher rating from December 15, 2022, through September 14, 2025.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported cardiac hypertrophy and required continuous medication, which met the criteria for a 30 percent rating under DC 7005. However, there was no evidence of more severe symptoms or findings to warrant a higher rating during the applicable period.
- Claimed conditions
- ischemic heart disease, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2025
- Citation
- 25014805
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