This case is an example of the typical male diagnosing himself as being in relatively good health at the expense of his claim. I suspect that the gentleman was in worse shape than he admitted to. I know I made that mistake for a long time- right up until I collapsed. Be honest with yourself when you go to the doctor. Tell him the truth if you’re not hitting on all 8 cylinders. Don’t be macho. Otherwise you will end up fighting to get a rating that’s commensurate with your illness…

http://www.va.gov/vetapp10/Files2/1016048.txt