Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2017

The Board has determined that the Veteran's coronary artery disease did not begin in service and is otherwise unrelated to any events or illnesses during his military service. The claim for migraine headaches will be remanded as the Veteran has not been furnished a Statement of the Case.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death and DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, finding that there was no evidence linking any VA treatment to the Veteran's death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, a heart disorder, and hypertension as there is no evidence showing that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's ischemic heart disease is not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and ischemic heart disease, including as secondary to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employment capacity.

The Veteran's hypertension and heart condition are being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the likely etiology of these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's current heart disorders, including hypertension and heart disease, were not incurred in service or related to his period of active duty. The VA examiner concluded it was less likely than not that these conditions are related to his service.

The Veteran's heart disability, which was previously rated at 100 percent, has been restored to that rating for the period from April 1, 2013 through June 21, 2015. The issue of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is moot as the heart disability alone meets the criteria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience, warranting a TDIU for accrued benefit purposes.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a Travel Board hearing to address both his claims for ischemic heart disease and PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for TDIU prior to January 29, 2015 and an increased evaluation for arteriosclerotic heart disease with sinus rhythm.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal of his claim for service connection for heart disease is dismissed. The Veteran does not have any current eye disorders or right third finger disabilities related to service, and there is no causal relationship between his bilateral eye disorders and service-connected right shoulder disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus or coronary artery disease, entitlement to special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ, and an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD. The evidence did not support higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease (IHD), prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, type II, and other conditions.,The Veteran's IHD is rated at 100% effective from the date of the June 2016 VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen the claims for service connection for a heart disorder and a lumbar spine disorder.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type II and ischemic heart disease, which are presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam and/or Thailand. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, to include as secondary to herbicide exposure, was denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence is against the claim and concluded that the Veteran did not have a diagnosed heart disability at the time of his death.