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N4XV posted the criteria here in April and I feel this is another post that needs to be moved to the forefront as some of these claims could be resolved fast when the regs are formalized:

Please note the exceptions-

The METS values might not be required

1. if the MET test is medically contraindicated or

2.If the left ventricular ejection fraction ( stated on ECHO results) is less then 50% or

3.when chronic CHF is present with more than one episode of CHF documented in the clinical record within "the past year"- and I assume this could mean within past year prior to the formal regs being published. or

4.when a 100% evaluation can be assigned on another basis.

As VA has stated they expect most IHD awards will be at the 60% level.

LVEJ at 30 to 50 % or more than one episode of CHF in past year- equals 60 % rating in most cases.

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Donna if I cant get that question to the lawyer at SVR tonight-this case helps to answers your question I think:

http://www4.va.gov/v...es1/9909998.txt

The veteran had no sustained overall improvement with his AICD and the rating is 100%.

This was also a successful CUE claim so it is interesting read.

I dont know if a AICD would ever warrant a rating lower than that however.

My plumber, a vet, has felt much better with his NSC AICD then he did prior to getting it.He did try to get the VA to state he was unemployable however for SSA purposes and the VA said he was still employable . ????

There is a rating criteria for implants here under the Schedule of Ratings Section.

I'm sorry ,I didn't see your link on this ,before I put the same link in my post .Sorry about that.

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