The Veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 60 percent for coronary artery disease and 40 percent for diabetes mellitus, but the claims for higher ratings for chronic kidney disease and hypertension associated with diabetes mellitus were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's CAD was manifested by heart failure symptoms including angina, while his diabetes mellitus required a restricted diet, prescribed oral hypoglycemic agents, daily insulin injection, and regulation of activities. However, there was no evidence to support higher ratings for chronic kidney disease or hypertension associated with diabetes mellitus.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease (CAD), Diabetes mellitus, Chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with diabetes mellitus, Hypertension associated with diabetes mellitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25100041
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