Partly granted
The veteran's increased rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) to 60 percent from September 14, 2018 to October 14, 2019 is granted. An earlier effective date of September 14, 2018 for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status is also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's CAD manifested with a workload greater than 3 METs but no greater than 5 METs that resulted in dyspnea from September 14, 2018 through October 14, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease (CAD), depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, tinnitus, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25002056
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