Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2017

2,103 indexed Board decisions in 2017.

Badges describe the whole decision, not the outcome for every condition listed. An appeal can grant one issue and deny or remand another. Check the original decision for each issue; these outcomes do not predict your claim.

Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2017
The Board has granted service connection for right leg sciatica, but denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus. The claims of service connection for hypertension, stroke (residuals), and heart disorder are being remanded for additional development.
Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2017
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim for an earlier effective date for IHD was also denied.
Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2017
The Veteran's hypertensive arteriosclerotic heart disease was manifested by continuous medication required, and the schedular criteria were adequate to evaluate the disability under accrued benefits purposes. The appellant is entitled to a 10 percent rating for this condition.

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