Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2020

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for his cause of death, finding that there was no evidence to support exposure to herbicides during service and that his Parkinson's disease and ischemic heart disease did not occur during service or are otherwise related.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for coronary artery disease and chronic kidney disease, as well as his claim for a TDIU prior to October 19, 2012, are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease is rated at 10 percent prior to March 17, 2006 and from March 17, 2006 to November 29, 2010. A higher rating of 30 percent is granted thereafter. The Veteran also receives a TDIU based on his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to May 14, 2010, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied service connection for heart and thyroid disorders, including as due to asbestos exposure, finding that the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a heart disability was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder and right ear hearing loss, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence to support the Veteran's claims.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's heart conditions, including ischemic heart disease and valvular heart disease, are not service-connected as secondary to herbicide exposure. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's claimed service in the Republic of Vietnam. Additional development is needed to verify his alleged service.

The Board denied the claim for DIC on the basis that there was no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed substantially or materially to his death, and thus, it did not accelerate his cause of death.

The Board has expanded the Veteran's claim to include hypertension and hypertensive heart disease, and has remanded for further development including obtaining SSA records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, type II, asthma, sleep apnea and heart disability is remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The low back disability claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus, lung disability, and heart disability are granted. The claim for a compensable rating for schizophrenia is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including blurred vision secondary to diabetes and ischemic heart disease, have left him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU on an extraschedular basis for the period of appeal. Service connection for blurred vision is remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for clarification of a VA examiner's opinion regarding the Veteran's respiratory disability. The matter is now back with the AOJ to obtain additional medical records and clarify the service connection claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an examination to determine if the Veteran's coronary artery disease is related to his military service and exposures.

The Board denied the application to reopen a claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death as there was no evidence showing a relationship between his service and his diagnosed conditions at the time of his death.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other specified trauma- and stressor-related disorder with mood disturbances, is granted as related to his military service.,Service connection for bladder cancer is denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and opinion regarding service connection claims, including those related to obesity, acquired psychiatric disorders (PTSD, anxiety disorder, nervousness), osteoarthritis, cataract, chronic kidney disease, heart condition, hypertension, and stomach disorder.

The Board denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, finding that he is not precluded from securing or following substantially gainful employment.