Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2020

The Veteran's hypertension, stroke, and physiatric disability have been granted service connection. The Board found the evidence sufficient to establish a link between these conditions and his military service.,Service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and skin condition is remanded as additional examination is needed.

The Veteran's current medical records do not show a diagnosis of any heart condition, but he submitted a private opinion that established diagnoses. A new VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his heart condition.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and bilateral hearing loss, both linked to in-service herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his coronary artery disease (CAD) is remanded due to the need for a new examination to assess the severity of his condition and determine if his symptoms are related to his service-connected CAD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's ischemic heart disease and his exposure to herbicide agents while serving aboard the USS Enterprise in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding exposure to herbicide agents during active duty, and a need for confirmation of the Veteran's service within the 12 nautical miles of the territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his residual surgical scar associated with coronary artery disease is denied as the scar does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The appeal for service connection for heart disability and DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is dismissed, while the cause of death issue is remanded.

The Veteran's service on USS CONSTELLATION (CVA-64) may have brought him within the 12 nautical mile territorial waters of Vietnam, potentially qualifying for herbicide exposure. The Board is remanding to determine if this occurred and whether his heart disorder can be linked to such exposure.

The Veteran's lung cancer is granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicides. The cause of death (pancreatic cancer) and ischemic heart disease are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it began in service and has continued since.,Service connection for the low back disability is denied due to lack of evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Veteran's claims for a heart condition, respiratory condition, migraines, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been granted. The claim for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds no evidence of insulin or oral hypoglycemic agent use. The claims for ischemic heart disease and hypertension are remanded due to lack of medical records. Service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder remains pending.

The Veteran's heart disability was granted an initial 60 percent rating beginning February 4, 2014. Prior to September 7, 2012, the Veteran received a 30 percent rating from that date until February 4, 2014.

The Board has not fully complied with previous remand directives regarding attorney fees based on past due benefits granted in a December 2011 rating decision. The claim is being remanded for full compliance with contested claims procedures.

The Veteran's appeals of his claims for service connection for myopia, erectile dysfunction, and heart disease have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing those appeals.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, right leg neuropathy, left leg neuropathy, and a heart disability due to insufficient information regarding in-service herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease, both claimed as due to exposure to Agent Orange during his Navy service. The RO needs to verify if the USS Kitty Hawk was within 12 nautical miles of Vietnam while he served aboard.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, but his ischemic heart disease claim is denied.

The Veteran's claims to establish service connection for a heart disability, obstructive sleep apnea, major depressive disorder with anxious distress features, and tension headaches have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection has been granted for major depressive disorder with anxious distress features, obstructive sleep apnea, and tension headaches.