Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2017

The Board has determined that the appellant is in need of regular aid and attendance due to her multiple disabilities, which render her helpless or nearly so. As a result, she is entitled to special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, was incurred in service and his heart disability is not caused or aggravated by a service-connected condition. Therefore, both conditions are granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have ischemic heart disease, and therefore service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for coronary artery disease has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his sleep apnea and heart condition.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for additional left knee disabilities as a result of VA surgery performed in April 1993, and is considering other service connection claims.

The Board found no link between the Veteran's valvular heart conditions and service-connected PTSD or presumed herbicide exposure, thus denying service connection for these conditions.,The Board also denied service connection for glomerulonephritis due to presumed herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to decide these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease, dental condition, and diabetes mellitus due to missing records from St. John Episcopal Hospital in Queens and an incomplete examination regarding his dental condition.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions (coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus II, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy) render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board finds that the Veteran's heart conditions, hypertension, circulatory disorders, kidney disorder, diabetes mellitus, eye disorder, and right shoulder disability are not service-connected as they did not manifest in service or within one year of service, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease has been rated at 60 percent since the effective date of service connection on August 31, 2010.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder as it did not manifest during or within one year after service and is unrelated to service. Service connection for bipolar disorder was also denied, as the evidence does not support a finding that the disability is caused by or aggravated by his service-connected hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during his service in Thailand and whether he is entitled to presumptive service connection for diabetes mellitus with heart disease, renal dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities due to such exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a failure to submit the Veteran's information to the Joint Services Records Research Center (JSRRC) for research of documentation related to herbicide agent exposure during his service in Thailand. The Veteran is required to provide specific details such as dates, places, and duty assignments.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate search for air-operations logs and passenger manifests, as well as failure to provide adequate notice regarding classified ECM training.

The Veteran's grandchildren, L.M. and A.M., do not meet the legal criteria to be considered dependents for purposes of additional DIC benefits due to lack of adoption or legitimate child status.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for CAD is granted. The other issues are dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease did not meet the criteria for a higher initial disability rating in excess of 60 percent from April 7, 2016.

The Board found that the Veteran's coronary artery disease was not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing a compensable degree within one year of separation.,Service connection for low back condition and neck condition were granted as they are presumed to have been caused by in-service repetitive injuries related to his duties.