Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions and missing records. The Veteran's claims of service connection for a heart disability, right knee disability, diabetes mellitus type II, and PTSD are pending.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability. The Veteran's low back disability is found to have had its onset during his active duty service and has continued since that time.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, abdominal hernia, bilateral cataract status post intraocular lens replacement in left eye, and pancreatitis are remanded due to unclear evidence regarding the Veteran's service in Vietnam and potential exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease has been reopened due to new and material evidence. The case is being remanded as further development is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including left knee disability and heart condition. The cases are being remanded to allow for a VA examination.

The Board has decided that more information is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during service, which could affect his claim for heart disorder.

The Veteran's claims for a higher initial rating for his coronary artery disease and TDIU due to service-connected disability are being remanded as the current level of impairment needs to be assessed through a VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, PTSD, and a skin condition of the feet due to exposure to herbicide agents. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during service, and requests further investigation.

The Veteran's CAD was rated as 10 percent disabling from March 5, 2007 to April 13, 2010. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating during this period and denied his claim for an increased disability rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment, specially adapted housing, or a special home adaptation grant.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, Type II diabetes, and prostate cancer due to herbicide agent exposure while serving aboard U.S. Naval vessels in the territorial waters of Vietnam.

The Veteran's cause of death was not due to his active duty service, and therefore, service connection for the cause of death is denied. The Veteran did not have qualifying service for non-service-connected death pension benefits, so entitlement to this benefit is also denied. Accrued benefits are not granted as there were no pending claims at the time of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected back condition and heart condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's heart disability, including whether it is related to his service-connected PTSD or due to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus, CAD, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and gout has been restored.,Service connection for a right hip disability and hyperthyroidism remains denied.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus type II due to the Veteran's credible reports of service in Vietnam during the Vietnam War era.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to February 11, 2014 for service connection of pancreatitis, DM2, PTSD with secondary ETOH, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, tinnitus, and left ear hearing loss have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for effective date prior to February 11, 2013 for service connection of CAD has also been denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's current heart condition (CAD) was not caused by his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertensive heart disease and sick sinus syndrome with pacemaker, including as due to in-service Agent Orange exposure and secondary to service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for pharyngitis is dismissed. The Board has remanded issues regarding low back disability, ischemic heart disease, erectile dysfunction, chest scar, and type II diabetes mellitus due to Gulf War exposure.