Denied
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's heart disability prior to December 26, 2012, and denied an effective date earlier than December 26, 2012, for the grant of special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's METs workload was greater than 7 but not greater than 10, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease with coronary artery disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25084630
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