Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2018

The Veteran's rating for coronary artery disease was restored to 60 percent effective September 1, 2014. A 100 percent rating is granted for the period from July 30, 2010. The Veteran’s TDIU claim prior to July 30, 2010 is denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for ischemic heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus, so the Board has dismissed these matters.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and type II diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicides at Udorn RTAFB in Thailand meets the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's 100% evaluation for adenocarcinoma of the prostate has been restored from June 1, 2013. The TDIU claim is remanded due to receipt of additional VA examination reports and treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's cardiac conditions are related to his military service, including herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include service connection for various conditions, including headaches, shortness of breath, heart condition, hypertension, kidney condition, diabetes mellitus, vision condition, neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease but granted TDIU benefits. The appeal regarding compensation under 38 C.F.R. 1151 is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression and alcohol abuse resulted in a 70% rating since November 30, 2009. The Board also granted remand for further evaluation of other service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder and remanded the right knee disability rating claim.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that the appellant's hypertension during service is a recognized chronic disease and his current coronary artery disease developed as part of this condition.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension, finding no evidence of a nexus to service. The Veteran's claim for benign prostatic hypertrophy with a history of chronic prostatitis is remanded due to lack of an examination in the most recent VA examination.,Service connection was not granted for coronary artery disease and percutaneous coronary intervention as there was insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus and a heart condition other than hypertension, were denied. The claim for service connection for a dental condition was also denied. Service connection for residuals of a left elbow fracture is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and severance of service connection was granted. The Veteran received a 60 percent rating for coronary artery disease, which is the maximum allowed under current regulations. Service connection for left ear hearing loss was restored due to improper severance. The Veteran also received TDIU benefits effective July 28, 2011.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee condition and a heart condition, finding no current disability or evidence of in-service injury that would support the claims.

The Board has decided that further development is needed to determine the current nature and severity of the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, including a new VA examination. The issue remains on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, sleep apnea, and denied service connection for tinnitus and heart disability. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is linked to his active service, while sleep apnea is secondary to his now service-connected acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for diabetes mellitus, type II and its complications, as well as various eye disabilities, heart conditions, peripheral neuropathy, and psychiatric disorders. The remand is due to the need to verify the Veteran’s reported exposure to herbicides while in Panama.

The Veteran's service connection for ischemic heart disease is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his time at the Takhli Royal Thailand Air Base.

The Veteran's cause of death, heart disease, was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected lower back disability. The Board found no evidence to support the appellant's claim that the Veteran's heart disease had any etiological relation to his service-connected lower back disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease contributed to his cause of death. The VA examiner is requested to provide an opinion on this matter.