Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as he did not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD.,Service connection for coronary artery disease with bypass graft X and diabetes mellitus type II due to herbicide agent exposure in Thailand is granted.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and an effective date for a reduction in his disability rating is denied. The Board found that the current 30 percent rating for CAD is appropriate, as there was no evidence of congestive heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for coronary artery disease and for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The remand includes obtaining updated VA treatment records, scheduling a new VA examination, and considering all medical evidence in the claims file.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of service records and a need for an advisory medical opinion regarding the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient probative value of previous VA opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's coronary artery disease. A new VA assessment is needed to determine if the elevated cholesterol during service, alone or in addition to sinus bradycardia and sinus arrhythmia, were manifestations of coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for clarification on SMC, acquisition of complete service treatment records, and a medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Board denied service connection for heart condition, diabetes mellitus type II (DM II), and neuroendocrine cancer as the Veteran was not shown to have these conditions during his lifetime or at the time of death. The cause of death is also denied because there were no service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, type II diabetes mellitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to exposure to Project SHAD test agents. The Board found that the Veteran was not involved in or exposed to test agents associated with Project SHAD.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis of any condition related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and posttraumatic stress disorder were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service event, injury, or disease that could be linked to the conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus due to potential exposure to hazardous toxic waste/chemical/toxins at various locations during service. The Veteran's representative requested verification of his exposure, but no such efforts were made. The case is now returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and genitourinary disorder due to new evidence suggesting a possible link to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination and treatment records, requiring further evaluation of the Veteran's heart disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer, hyperthyroidism (claimed as Grave’s disease, thyroid problems and Raynaud’s disease), an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension have been dismissed. The remaining issues of service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity neurological disorders and hypertension, and an increased rating for ischemic heart disease (IHD) are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for basal cell carcinoma and ischemic heart disease, claimed as transient ischemic attack, are denied. The case is remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been withdrawn. His heart condition claim has been reopened due to new evidence, but the rating and effective date are not specified. The VA is ordered to provide a new examination for PTSD, heart condition, and respiratory disorder.

The Veteran's appeals to reopen his service connection claim and increase ratings for various conditions have been dismissed. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

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

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disorder (claimed as arthritis), and cardiovascular disorder due to potential issues with causation or etiology.

The Veteran's death was found to be due to service-connected coronary artery disease, and the claim for DIC benefits is granted. The claim for DIC pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is denied.