The Veteran's heart condition was rated at 100% but reduced to 60%. The reduction was overturned, and the original rating of 100% is restored. SMC based on housebound criteria is also restored.
The deciding factor: The reduction in rating for organic heart disease from 100% to 60% was improper due to lack of evidence showing improvement under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- organic heart disease, trace mitral regurgitation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 3, 2026
- Citation
- A26030757
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- Denied
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