Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and he is now entitled to a rating of 60% for his heart disability. The issues regarding prostate disability and TDIU prior to December 3, 2014 are also resolved in his favor.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, Type II due to herbicide exposure have been dismissed because the Veteran has died.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and other conditions have been denied as there is no current disability meeting VA criteria.,Service connection has not been established for any of the claimed disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding the reduction of ratings for bilateral hearing loss and ischemic heart disease.

The Board has denied service connection for left foot, right foot, peripheral vestibular disorder, coronary artery disease status-post bypass grafting, and hypertension as these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not rise to the level of a disability picture requiring the aid and attendance of another person, as he is capable of taking care of himself.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of ischemic heart disease due to herbicide agent exposure. Service connection was granted for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, with hypertension (HTN) also being remanded.