Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2019

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension and its secondary effects on other disabilities. The decision was based on a finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to a lack of VA examination regarding service connection for heart disorder and left eye cataract. The Veteran's heart disorder is denied as there is no evidence it was incurred in or aggravated by service, and his bilateral cataracts are being remanded for an appropriate medical opinion.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD and Coronary Artery Disease, but has found that additional development is needed due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's hypertension, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus are all service-connected. The rating for hypertension is restored to 20 percent, while ratings for CAD and DM remain at 20 percent.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and ischemic heart disease are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at U-Tapao Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension to include as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, DMII, and IHD. The remand requires a new VA examination with an updated opinion on whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to service or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right knee conditions, heart condition, stomach and digestive tract condition, and acquired psychiatric condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and heart disorder due to potential issues with verifying his National Guard service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for PTSD, thyroid condition, compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of breast reduction surgery, and service connection for morphea scleroderma due to new evidence received since previous decisions.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and hypertension, finding that the evidence did not establish a current disability qualifying as ischemic heart disease or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection due to in-service noise exposure. Service connection for an eye condition, diabetes mellitus, type II, heart condition, and frequent urination is denied.

The Veteran's death was caused by metastatic lung cancer, which is not service-connected. The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's conditions to his active service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that a compensable rating is not warranted.,Service connection for heart disability (IHD, arrhythmia, and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation) to include as due to herbicide exposure is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to January 31, 2003 for the grant of service connection for ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease was denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of a claim prior to January 31, 2003.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied because there is no competent and probative evidence of record to establish that the Veteran’s sleep apnea had its onset in service or is causally related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lower back disability, finding that there is no evidence of chronicity or continuity of symptoms since service. The Veteran was also remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding his right foot condition and Agent Orange exposure claims.,The VA has not yet obtained the Veteran’s complete service personnel records to determine if he had in-country service in Vietnam or was otherwise exposed to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for prostate cancer, psychiatric disorder, and ischemic heart disease are granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand. The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides based on his MOS as a corrosion control specialist and his work area near the base perimeter.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and chronic kidney disease with hypertension were previously denied in March 2006. The Board found that no new and material evidence was received within the one-year appeal period, making the March 2006 decision final. As such, an effective date prior to July 3, 2008 is not warranted.