Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2019

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability and a skin disability, finding that the current conditions are not related to service or exposure to herbicide agents. The heart condition is presumed due to prior service with rheumatic fever, while the skin condition cannot be linked to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder, including coronary artery disease (CAD), is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a VA heart examination.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Veteran's claim for a rating more than 60 percent for coronary artery disease prior to May 31, 2011 was denied as the evidence did not show chronic congestive heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of less than 30 percent.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including tinnitus, headaches, heart disability, hypertension, lumbar spine disability, bilateral flatfoot and plantar fasciitis, and residuals of a left ankle injury. The issues have been remanded due to outstanding VA and private treatment records that need to be obtained.

The Veteran's heart condition, claimed as coronary artery disease (CAD), was not found to be related to service or due to herbicide exposure. The Board denied both the claim for service connection and the request for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance/housebound.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to otitis media, an unidentified heart disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and TDIU. The Veteran's incarceration dates need to be verified, and he should be rescheduled for examinations.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities was denied as the evidence did not show that his service-connected conditions alone precluded him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder. The Veteran's valvular heart disease is currently rated as noncompensable due to lack of evidence meeting the criteria for a compensable rating. Obstructive sleep apnea remains remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability, finding that the Veteran did not have hypertension in service or within one year of separation from service. The Board also found no evidence linking his current heart disability to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence being added since the last statement of the case. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease will be reviewed again.

Your initial ratings for coronary artery disease, acute myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, and PTSD with major depression have been denied. The appeal is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew all remaining issues.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a neck disability and heart disorder (hypertension) as there is no evidence that these conditions began during or are otherwise related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for a rating in excess of 60 percent for coronary artery disease. The remaining issues have been remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease has been denied. His claim for service connection for monoclonal gammopathy is also denied. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a heart disability, other than ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the cervical spine, lumbar spine, heart condition, and prostate cancer claims.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus II and coronary artery disease are being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records. Secondary service connection claims for erectile dysfunction, pulmonary condition, breast cancer, and an acquired psychiatric condition (claimed as depression) due to diabetes mellitus II and coronary artery disease are also being remanded. TDIU is being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for arrhythmia and ischemic heart disease with coronary artery bypass graft, finding that these conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, vertigo, hemorrhoids, poor circulation in the right leg, thyroid disability (hypothyroidism), and PTSD have all been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of a current disability or any link to service.,For heart disability, the Veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition is denied as there is no current disability, something in service, and a medical nexus connecting the two.