The Veteran's initial increased disability rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) prior to April 26, 2017 was denied.,A separate disability rating of 50 percent for sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected CAD is granted since September 10, 2015.,From November 1, 2017 to March 10, 2024, a separate, non-compensable disability rating for chronic kidney disease (CKD) as secondary to service-connected CAD is granted.,Since March 11, 2024, a separate, 30 percent disability rating for CKD as secondary to service-connected CAD is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's coronary artery disease did not meet the criteria for a higher than 30 percent rating prior to April 26, 2017.,Since September 10, 2015, the Veteran's sleep apnea required use of a breathing assistance device such as a CPAP machine and warrants a separate disability rating of 50 percent.,From November 1, 2017 to March 10, 2024, the Veteran's chronic kidney disease showed GFR from 60 to 89 mL/min/1.73 m² and warranted a non-compensable disability rating.,Since March 11, 2024, the Veteran's chronic kidney disease showed GFR from 45 to 59 mL/min/1.73 m² for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months and warrants a separate disability rating of 30 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Sleep Apnea, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2026
- Citation
- A26010212
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