Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2016

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected ischemic heart disease is denied. The effective date remains October 31, 2007.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; a heart condition to specifically include coronary artery disease; hypertension; and glaucoma are not supported by evidence of service connection or exposure to herbicides. As such, these claims have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and developing his asbestos exposure claim.

The Veteran seeks service connection for coronary artery disease and an initial, non-compensable rating for asbestos-related pleural disease. The Board is remanding the cases to obtain additional evidence regarding herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has granted service connection for congestive heart failure as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated private treatment records and an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's COPD is related to service exposure. The heart condition claim will also be considered as secondary to COPD.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is granted as secondary to herbicide exposure in Vietnam, with the presumption of service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease due to herbicide exposure. The remaining claims of service connection for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and chronic kidney disease are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and further development of his claims.

The Veteran's service-connected damage to cranial nerves V, VII, and X associated with residual scar, status post adenocystic carcinoma of the submandibular gland with ptosis is found to be the proximate cause of his obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran's ischemic heart disease has been granted a 10 percent evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's coronary artery disease (CAD) is secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Therefore, the claim for service connection for CAD as secondary to PTSD is granted.

The Veteran seeks an effective date prior to December 15, 2011 for the grant of service connection for coronary artery disease. The case is being remanded due to incomplete medical records and need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete development of his TDIU claim. The Board finds that additional VA examinations are needed to determine the extent of social and occupational functional impairment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran died in January 2010 from congestive heart failure due to coronary artery disease. The claim for VA burial benefits is denied as the Veteran was not receiving any VA compensation or pension at the time of his death and did not meet the criteria for burial benefits under applicable regulations.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA medical addendum opinion to address whether the Veteran's kidney disorder was aggravated by his service-connected coronary artery disease, and for further development as needed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's coronary artery disease (CAD) as secondary to his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, claimed as a result of exposure to herbicides including Agent Orange, is being remanded due to the need for further development and verification of his alleged exposure.

The Board has determined that the June 21, 2005 decision is vacated due to a failure to consider evidence received in November 2000. The claim for service connection for the cause of death was denied as there is no evidence linking the Veteran's cardiovascular disorders to his in-service episode of hemorrhagic fever.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease is granted due to exposure to herbicides in service, as the condition can be presumed based on his military service.