Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2016

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a heart disorder, rectal incontinence, or an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to service connection.,Service connection was denied for all three conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's conditions as secondary to his service-connected hemoglobin sickle cell disease, but did not assign a specific effective date due to lack of evidence prior to November 16, 2005.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and providing medical opinions on the claims of service connection for coronary artery disease and dry eyes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease was denied as there is no credible evidence of herbicide exposure and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that his current condition is related to service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for ischemic heart disease, which he claims is related to his exposure to Agent Orange during active duty. The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for updated VA medical records and an examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate development and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, including as due to in-service herbicide exposure, is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral lower extremities were denied as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,For the left hemidiaphragm disability, the claim was denied under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 because it resulted from treatment provided at a non-VA facility.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing records and will consider all applicable laws and regulations before readjudicating the claim.

The Board has determined that the grant of service connection for ischemic heart disease was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, and thus the decision to sever service connection is upheld.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the presence of a current heart disability during the relevant appeal period.

The Veteran died from coronary artery disease, which was not service-connected. The appellant is awarded $300 in burial allowance and a $300 plot allowance for his non-service-connected death.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 40 percent, and his service-connected disabilities (bilateral hearing loss, coronary heart disease, and diabetic nephropathy with hypertension) have rendered him unemployable.,A total rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 22, 2000 for the grant of service connection for ischemic heart disease is denied. The Board finds that the proper effective date is August 22, 2000.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected coronary artery disease. The issue of entitlement to TDIU has also been raised.

The Veteran is seeking a higher rating for his service-connected coronary artery disease, which has been rated at 60 percent since April 1, 2011. The RO must obtain the Veteran's medical records from VAMC Shreveport and review them to determine if they support an increased rating.,The Veteran also seeks a higher rating for his service-connected coronary artery disease, which has been rated at 30 percent from October 5, 2004 to December 7, 2010. The RO must obtain the Veteran's medical records from VAMC Shreveport and review them to determine if they support an increased rating.

The Veteran's heart condition, including coronary artery disease with angina, is presumed to be related to his military service and exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.,Service connection for a left shoulder disability secondary to the service-connected right shoulder disability is granted.