The Board denied the claim for an increased rating for coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed METs testing results within the range required for the current ratings, and there was no additional functional impact from the heart condition alone to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease status post myocardial infarction, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with stent placement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25033145
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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