The Veteran is granted an effective date of February 1, 2024 for the increased rating of 100 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD).,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for scars and hypertension was denied.,An effective date of September 25, 2024 is granted for service connection for scars.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran entitled to an earlier effective date due to his continuous pursuit of such a request since February 26, 2024 and his reported worsening symptoms.,There was no evidence showing additional disabilities or distinct anatomical segments prior to September 25, 2024 that would qualify for SMC (S-1).,The Veteran's scars were not painful, unstable, or measured an area of at least 39 square centimeters.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease (CAD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 2, 2026
- Citation
- A26009390
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- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates for hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD) as both issues were previously decided by the Board on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, which precludes an earlier effective date.
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