Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations and provide medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for ischemic heart disease was denied as he does not have a current disability.

The Board has denied an initial compensable rating for service-connected epistaxis with nasal septum perforation and secondary rhinitis, but has remanded the issue of service connection for mechanical low back pain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including colon cancer, liver cancer, a heart disability (claimed as high cholesterol), a heart attack, high blood pressure, a gall bladder disability, and a ruptured appendix. The records from February 2004 to January 2011 need to be obtained and associated with the claims file.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of records, and the Veteran is asked to provide information about his treatment from non-VA providers.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's esophageal cancer and ischemic heart disease. The Appellant must provide additional information about any heart issues.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected coronary artery disease is denied as the evidence does not show that he has a workload of 7 METS or less resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.,The Board is reopening the claim of service connection for a heart disorder, but finding that new and material evidence has not been received.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination to address eligibility for home adaptations, financial assistance, service connection for erectile dysfunction, special monthly compensation, and hearing loss.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, aortic insufficiency, hypertensive heart disease (claimed as ischemic heart disease/coronary artery disease) as a result of exposure to herbicides.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, and therefore remands the case for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for dermatitis, but remanded the issue of service connection for heart disability.

The Veteran's heart condition is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current disability related to in-service injury or disease, including herbicide exposure.,PTSD was also denied as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for this diagnosis based on his VA examination results.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for residuals of heat injuries, left shoulder disability, heart disability, and migraines due to incomplete development regarding periods of active duty versus ACDUTRA versus INACDUTRA. The Veteran's current migraine headaches are also being evaluated further.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and dismissed the remaining issues of service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remands and need for new examinations.

The Veteran's tinnitus and ischemic heart disease are granted service connection, while the bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, which renders the claim for DIC benefits moot.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a heart disorder, back disorder (claimed as secondary to the heart disorder), and stroke (claimed as secondary to the heart disorder) due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for heart, liver, and lung disorders due to potential exposure to radiation and chemicals during active duty. The appellant's assertions regarding these exposures are being investigated.