Partly granted
The Veteran was granted a total disability due to individual unemployability and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate, but an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for coronary artery disease was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's coronary artery disease met the criteria for a higher rating during the appeal period, as ejection fractions were predominantly above 50 percent and MET levels did not consistently fall within the range required for a 60 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25090098
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