Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2016

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and heart disease were denied, as there is no evidence of a nexus to his military service. The Board also found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's ischemic heart disease is service connected due to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. However, his cataracts are not related to service or his diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected conditions, and the appellant B.A.P.S. could not be recognized as the surviving spouse due to her prior legal marriage to the Veteran.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not manifested by penile deformity, and therefore does not warrant a compensable disability rating.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is presumed to be incurred in or aggravated by service due to exposure to herbicide agents, and the Board finds that his service involved visitation to Vietnam and duties near the perimeter of Korat in Thailand.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a Board hearing at the appropriate RO.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, but his heart disorder claim remains pending as it does not involve a presumption of exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining a new medical opinion from a Board Certified Cardiologist.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) is being remanded due to unclear current level of cardiac impairment and the need for a new VA examination. Additionally, proper VCAA notice regarding his claim for an increased disability rating for CAD must be provided.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to address the claims for bilateral hearing loss, heart disability, and hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected anxiety reaction with conversion features contributed to his death from congestive heart failure, and thus grants service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has denied the Appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, finding that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen these claims.

The Board has granted the appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and coronary artery disease. The secondary service connection claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, and increased rating have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that any of his claimed conditions are related to military service or due to VA care.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for heart disease, residuals of gallstone surgery, hypertension, kidney condition, left knee disability, and prostate condition. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was found to be incurred or aggravated in service.

The Board has found that the preponderance of evidence is against finding a connection between the Veteran's current conditions and his in-service meningitis, flu vaccines, or lead exposure. The Veteran's service treatment records show he had acute aseptic meningitis in 1959, which resolved without residual effects. The VA examiners have found no lasting residuals from this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to herbicide and asbestos during service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a Travel Board hearing. The heart condition claim remains pending.

The Veteran's heart disability, including ischemic heart disease, is being remanded for further examination and development as the current evidence does not establish a diagnosis of ischemic heart disease. The issue remains whether service connection can be established based on herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for various issues, including an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for idiopathic cardiomyopathy with CAD and atrial fibrillation, service connection for umbilical hernia, thyroidectomy, cervical disorder, vertigo, varicose veins, erectile dysfunction, and a skin disorder.