Granted
The veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating was granted, and they are now entitled to a 100% disability rating due to their heart conditions.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's hospital admission for mitral valve replacement and the lack of a mandatory VA examination six months following discharge.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, post myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass grafting, valvular heart disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004177
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