Granted
The Board granted a 100 percent evaluation for the Veteran's coronary artery disease based on a workload of three or fewer metabolic equivalents (METs) resulting in symptoms of heart failure.
The deciding factor: The August 2024 VA examination found that the Veteran began to exhibit symptoms of breathlessness, fatigue, syncope, and dizziness at an activity level of 1-3 METs, which is consistent with a 100 percent rating under DC 7005.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease (CAD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25103972
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