Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2019

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for hypertension and granted service connection for a heart disability as secondary to sleep apnea. The case is remanded for further examination to determine if hypertension is related to military service or aggravated by a now-service connected heart disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, bilateral hearing loss, and peripheral neuropathy was granted. The claims for PTSD, glaucoma, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disability were reopened but denied on the merits.

The Board has dismissed the appeals due to the Veteran's death, as they do not have jurisdiction to adjudicate these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and perineal tumor soft tissue sarcoma as a result of herbicide exposure during active duty in Thailand.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease and type II diabetes mellitus are granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as he is able to perform daily functions with assistance when needed. The Board denied entitlement to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance and denied entitlement to automobile or adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease are granted. The claim for colon cancer is remanded as it may be related to herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has found that the VA medical opinions provided were inadequate and remanded for further development, including obtaining new medical opinions on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart disorder and prostate cancer.

The Board has restored a 30 percent rating for ischemic heart disease, denied the TDIU claim prior to August 3, 2017, dismissed the TDIU claim on or after August 3, 2017, and granted eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) effective March 18, 2017.

The Board denied a temporary total evaluation for an April 2017 heart procedure due to insufficient evidence showing the need for convalescence or severe post-operative residuals.

The Board denied service connection for a chest disorder and remanded the other issues due to insufficient evidence.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease/irregular heart rate and bilateral hearing loss. The claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was reopened, but not granted.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for tinnitus, eye disorder, hypotension, heart disorder, and hemorrhoids.,Service connection is denied for sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and prostate disorder as there are no current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for ischemic heart disease was dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for a right knee disability, upper and lower back disability, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded as it has not yet been addressed.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and remanded the issue of an increased evaluation for PTSD. The Veteran's IHD is presumed to be related to his exposure to herbicides in Thailand, while his PTSD symptoms are being evaluated further.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development to obtain relevant medical records and determine appropriate effective dates and ratings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability, liver disability, and MRSA have been denied. The claim for service connection for a right knee disability has been granted.

The Board has determined that the DIC claim is inextricably intertwined with other claims and thus must be remanded for further action.

The Board has determined that additional research is required to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea. If verified, the Veteran must be afforded a VA examination to determine if his BPH and hypertension are etiologically related to active service, including herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for an earlier effective date and increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, as the appellant died before a decision could be made.