Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes with bilateral lower peripheral neuropathy, both secondary to toxic herbicide exposure, are denied as there is no evidence of a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The VA has decided to remand the claims for coronary artery disease and posttraumatic stress disorder due to outdated examination results, and new medical records are needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are incomplete and requires additional development, including obtaining VA examinations and associated SSA records.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disability, respiratory disability, and hypertension due to incomplete records. Additional development is needed to obtain missing service treatment records.

The Veteran's knee braces, back brace, and medications caused damage to his clothing. The Board granted a clothing allowance for the 2015 calendar year.

The Veteran's back disability claim is remanded for additional development. The cause of death claim is also remanded to obtain an autopsy report and a medical opinion on the cause of death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient information regarding his in-service exposure to hazardous toxins and/or ionizing radiation. The RO must verify the Veteran’s claimed exposures and then readjudicate the claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition, but has remanded the issue of non-cardiac chest pain due to potential musculoskeletal origin.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and ischemic heart disease, make it impossible for him to secure or maintain any substantial gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant's attorney requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease on the basis of presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active duty service.,Service connection was also granted for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), with a remand necessary to obtain private medical records from the Kenansville, North Carolina medical center.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition, including ischemic heart disease (IHD), due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The heart condition and cervical cancer claims are remanded due to outstanding medical records.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for ischemic heart disease due to exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange, while stationed at Camp Pendleton, California. The Veteran's exposure is suspected but not confirmed.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is proximately due to service-connected conditions, including asthma and depressive disorder. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's service connection claim for a heart condition, finding no causal relationship between his in-service heart murmur and his current coronary artery disease.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of coronary artery disease and has determined that he is entitled to this benefit based on evidence showing a current diagnosis, continuity of symptoms since service, and a causal relationship between his military service and his condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and increased rating for coronary artery disease are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's original claim for service connection for a heart condition was denied in an August 1987 rating decision, and new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim. The claims for service connection for other conditions were also denied.