E242 - VA Ratings and METs Test Results | Cardiac Disability Explained for Veterans
Published: February 17, 2026
Duration: 7:33
METs and VA Disability Ratings — What Veterans Should Know About Heart Claims
Hosted by: Leah Bucholz, Founder & CEO of Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting
🎧 Episode Summary
In this episode, Leah Bucholz explains what METs are and how they impact VA disability ratings, especially for Veterans with heart and respiratory conditions.
Many Veterans are surprised to see “METs” listed in their C&P exams or VA rating decisions. Leah breaks down what METs (Metabolic Equivalents of Task) actually measure, how the VA uses them to evaluate the severity of cardiovascular disabilities, and what to expect...