The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, along with other disabilities, rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to June 10, 2024. The appeal for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 60 percent due to lack of chronic congestive heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of less than 30 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease, Degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease, right lower extremity radiculopathy, Urinary incontinence, Asbestosis, Histoplasmosis, Diabetes mellitus type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2026
- Citation
- A26012112
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