Partly granted
The veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and atrial fibrillation was granted an earlier effective date of September 16, 2021. The issue of an even earlier effective date for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate was remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the earliest effective date for the heart disability could be September 16, 2021, based on the veteran's intent to file and subsequent claims.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25008078
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