Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2013

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the severity of his service-connected ischemic heart disease and address a discrepancy noted by a previous examiner.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, including a heart transplant due to the condition, is being remanded as additional verification of in-country Vietnam service during specific periods is needed. The exposure basis remains 'none' since there was no indication of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including additional VA examinations and consideration of the issues related to his coronary artery disease.

The Veteran died in February 1985 from ischemic heart disease, presumed to be due to herbicide exposure. The appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of death was received on March 14, 2006, and is the earliest possible effective date allowed by law.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 80 percent for nephropathy.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, impotence, and cataracts are not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing in-service onset or connection to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining clarification from a VA physician regarding the Veteran's heart disability and considering whether service connection is warranted under the presumptive regulations for herbicide exposure.

The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure in Korea and denied service connection for all claimed disabilities as secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board grants a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for new VA examinations addressing whether the appellant's claimed conditions preexisted his service and, if so, whether they were aggravated therein.

The Veteran seeks service connection for coronary artery disease, which is related to his active military service. However, the service treatment records are missing and VA needs to search alternate sources of service records. The Veteran should be provided with a VA examination to determine if there is a nexus between his current condition and his service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a heart disorder, claimed as due to exposure to herbicides. The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claim can be adjudicated.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate cancer and heart disorder are not related to his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is currently rated at a 60 percent disability rating, the highest available under VA guidelines for this condition.

The RO granted a higher rating for coronary artery disease and also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to February 2, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his coronary artery disease and extension of a temporary total convalescence rating for suboccipital craniotomy with residuals was denied.

The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure and denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease was filed on February 17, 2010. The effective date of the award is set to this filing date as per VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, are found to be so severe that they prevent him from securing or following any substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his ability to work due to service-connected disabilities, specifically coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus.