Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2014

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II, was denied. The VA examiner found no current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy and noted that it resolved without residuals in 1988.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his hypertension and coronary artery disease.

The Board found that the Veteran's fractured jaw did not contribute to his cause of death, which was myelofibrosis. The service-connected condition did not play a role in causing or contributing to the Veteran's death.

Your appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for scheduling a videoconference or Travel Board hearing at your local RO. The case will be processed accordingly.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 1, 1994 for the award of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to ischemic heart disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for coronary artery disease, initial rating in excess of 10 percent for dysthymia and generalized anxiety disorder, service connection for back disability, hypertension secondary to service-connected dysthymia and generalized anxiety disorder, and sleep disorder secondary to service-connected dysthymia and generalized anxiety disorder. The Board found no direct service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have ischemic heart disease, which is a condition associated with herbicide exposure. Therefore, service connection for coronary artery disease cannot be granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of service connection for heart disease and neuropathy of the left hand and arm with carpal tunnel syndrome prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran has been in receipt of VA disability compensation benefits and a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) since August 1, 2004. The appellant is the custodial parent of N.M., who is not living with the Veteran. The Board determined that no apportionment of the Veteran's benefits was warranted because he made his child support payments in a timely manner and the dependent benefit being paid to him was used to provide for N.M.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD), finding that there was no evidence to show a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and updating the Veteran's medical records. The claim will be readjudicated after all necessary actions are taken.

The Board has remanded the case to the AOJ for further development and readjudication, including adjudicating the claim of entitlement to service connection for an undiagnosed illness. The appeal will be returned to the Board after this is completed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability was incurred during service and granted service connection. The initial increased ratings for PTSD and coronary artery disease are remanded as new examinations are needed to assess current severity.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the cause of the Veteran's death was related to his service, including presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The claim is being referred for further review by a board-certified cardiologist.

The Board has granted service connection for heart disease, finding that the evidence supports a direct link to active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition and hypertension, finding no evidence of such conditions during his military service or within the presumptive period.

The Board has determined that service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is warranted due to his service-connected coronary artery disease contributing substantially or materially to his death.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to have aggravated his coronary artery disease, which caused his death. The Board grants service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for ischemic heart disease, which he claims is due to herbicide exposure during his time in Vietnam. The case has been remanded due to insufficient information regarding the location of the USS Herbert J. Thomas and a need for verification from the Joint Services Records Research Center (JSRRC).

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD has been dismissed as the claim is no longer pending due to a settlement agreement that granted service connection for PTSD and related disorders.