Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD. The TDIU claim is also part of this appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus has aggravated his hypertension, which in turn caused his heart disability. The Board grants service connection for a heart disability to include hypertension.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to be related to service, and his heart disability is considered a direct result of service. The Board granted the Veteran's claims for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear service details and potential exposure at Fort Detrick. The Veteran's claim for ischemic heart disease as a result of herbicide exposure will be further developed.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and coronary artery bypass graft was manifested by a workload of 3 METs or less resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, or dizziness from February 1, 2013 to July 10, 2014. The Board granted an increased disability rating of 100 percent for this period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease due to Agent Orange exposure are granted. The remaining issues of service connection for bilateral leg condition, respiratory condition, hypertension, and psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD aggravates his heart condition, specifically coronary artery disease (CAD), and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected heart disability and other disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU determination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and found new and material evidence to support this claim. However, it denied service connection on a direct basis.,Service connection was also denied for degenerative arthritis of both knees and heart condition.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to October 12, 2010 for the grant of service connection of coronary artery disease was denied as there is no indication in the record that the Veteran ever claimed or intended to file a claim for entitlement to service connection for coronary artery disease specifically before October 12, 2010.

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

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease was evaluated at a 30 percent rating from September 1, 2006 to August 25, 2010. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7005.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all issues related to service connection, including ischemic heart disease, hypertension, shoulder disability, prostate disability, residuals of right lower inguinal injury, eczema, bilateral foot fungus, ulcers, GERD, Parkinson's disease, and COPD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current heart disability is at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran was granted service connection for ischemic heart disease due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his in-country service in Vietnam. He is also granted service connection for multiple sclerosis as a result of such exposure.,Service connection for TBI has been denied, with the Board finding no evidence of current residuals from an in-service head injury prior to death.,The Veteran's multiple sclerosis was not found to be related to his active service and is therefore not service-connected. However, he did have ischemic heart disease due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam service.,Service connection for dermatitis of the feet has been denied as there is no evidence of systemic therapy or involvement of at least 5% of exposed areas.

The Veteran's initial rating for ischemic heart disease and scars has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating at any point during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and need for updated medical records. The Veteran's heart conditions, including ischemic heart disease, are being evaluated again.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current heart condition or abnormal weight loss condition that is related to his military service, including exposure to nerve agents during the Gulf War. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was not exposed to herbicide agents during service, and therefore cannot establish presumptive service connection for diabetes mellitus or coronary artery disease. The claim is denied as there is no direct evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, associated with herbicide agent exposure, was received on September 27, 2001. The effective date of the grant of service connection is assigned based on when VA received the claim, which is September 27, 2001.