The Veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 60 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) from August 19, 2009, and earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA. The claim for SMC based on housebound status was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's CAD met the criteria for a 60 percent evaluation under the applicable rating criteria, as his workload resulted in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope, and left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of 30 to 50 percent. The TDIU and DEA claims were granted based on the earlier effective date for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease (CAD), Implanted cardiac pacemaker scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088106
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