Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2017

The Board found that the Veteran's current heart disorder did not manifest during his active service and was not caused or aggravated by periods of ACDUTRA/INACDUTRA in the National Guard.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and CAD prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an updated medical opinion regarding the Veteran's cause of death and service connection claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and a VA examination to address the etiology of his respiratory and prostate conditions.

The Veteran is granted a rating of 30 percent for coronary artery disease from December 17, 1993 to August 15, 2010.,The Veteran is granted a rating of 60 percent for coronary artery disease from August 16, 2010 to September 19, 2010.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have ischemic heart disease and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, Other Specified Trauma or Stressor Related Disorder, is related to his military service.,Service connection for PTSD is not granted as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD.,There is no current evidence of ischemic heart disease or non-ischemic cardiovascular condition in the record.,The Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease and non-ischemic cardiovascular condition are denied due to lack of a current disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities are not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing exposure to herbicides during active duty and because his current conditions were not present within one year after discharge.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, a pulmonary disorder (chronic bronchitis), renal disorder (renal artery stenosis with renal insufficiency), and psychiatric disorder. The decision found that these conditions were not related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease were not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or diagnosis.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and an addendum VA examination opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing records and requests for additional evidence. The Appellant's claim will be reconsidered based on all available information.

The Board found that the Veteran's heart disorders were not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for residuals of a right ankle sprain and residuals of a coccyx contusion, granted service connection for a skin disorder (psoriasis and dermatitis), and remanded the issues of service connection for a sleep disorder, a disorder manifested by blackouts, a disorder manifested by dizziness, an eye disorder, residuals of a right ankle sprain, residuals of a right great toe injury, and residuals of a coccyx contusion for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and a heart condition due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying the Veteran's service. The issues on appeal include reopening claims for heart disorder and gunshot wound residuals, as well as a claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure, finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of his heart disability during the period from January 8, 2003 to November 13, 2004.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, finding that his pre-existing conditions did not meet the criteria for aggravation during service and thus could not be service-connected.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is presumed to be due to exposure to herbicide agents in service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The TDIU claim remains pending.