Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2018

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease resulted in a MET score of 7-10, which warrants a 10 percent rating. The evidence does not support higher ratings based on the severity of his condition.

The Veteran's hyperthyroidism is granted as service-connected due to exposure to low iodine in the drinking water during his Vietnam service.,Service connection for PTSD is granted based on combat experience and reported stressors. Depression secondary to coronary artery disease and PTSD is also granted.,Bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA criteria.,Ischemic heart disease due to thyroid disability is presumed service-connected, but the Veteran's heart disability was not diagnosed by medical professionals during his lifetime. Secondary service connection for depression is granted.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition, including a heart murmur and coronary artery disease (CAD), finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the effective date of November 18, 2011 for service connection of coronary heart disease and his claim for a combined rating in excess of 60 percent were denied. The decision also noted that he had previously been granted separate ratings for other conditions.

The Board dismissed the claim of service connection for tinnitus because it was granted by a previous rating decision. The heart condition issue is remanded due to lack of VA assistance in obtaining additional medical records and information regarding herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected heart condition and other disabilities have affected his ability to work, leading him to retire early in 2006. The Board finds that the Veteran may be unemployable due to his service-connected heart condition prior to January 2008.

The Veteran's service connection claims for Ischemic heart disease, hypertension, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are being remanded due to incomplete records. The Board will attempt to obtain his military personnel and treatment records to determine if he was exposed to herbicide agents in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for multiple strokes, heart damage, left arm bursitis, and left leg bursitis due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease and diabetes, both related to herbicide exposure in Korea. Additional development is needed to verify his claimed exposure and determine if these conditions are service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected scars of the left middle and ring fingers was denied. The issue of service connection for a heart disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The SSA records are relevant as they pertain to his service-connected ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found no evidence linking the current conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an eye condition, left hip disability, left leg disability, left shoulder disability, heart disability, and osteoarthritis has been reopened. However, the Board found no current disabilities related to these conditions.

The Board has determined that the claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, and service connection for PTSD are remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for patent foramen ovale (heart disorder) and fibromyalgia. The Veteran's patent foramen ovale was found to be a congenital defect not aggravated by her service, while her fibromyalgia is not shown to have been incurred during service.,For the right wrist tendonitis, status-post scaphoid fracture injury; right hip strain, status-post hip stress fracture; left hip strain, status-post stress fracture; and right hand degenerative joint disease issues, a remand was ordered for new VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's heart disease is caused or aggravated by his service-connected back condition.

The Veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD). The Board found that the evidence does not establish a diagnosis of CAD prior to the Veteran's death, and thus denied service connection for cause of death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a heart disorder including coronary artery disease, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and insomnia due to outstanding VA treatment records and further medical examination.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, residuals of a cerebrovascular accident, and seizure disorder. The Veteran's current conditions were not shown to have their onset during active duty or within one year after separation from service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him incapable of performing his activities of daily living and require regular aid and assistance to protect him from hazards.