Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2020

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for heart disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, skin disorder, and fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue. However, the claims were denied as there is no evidence showing a relationship to service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The Veteran's ischemic heart disease claim will be reconsidered with additional information.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of August 5, 2002 for the grant of SMC based on housebound criteria. The Veteran is also granted SMC based on need of aid and attendance from February 1, 2005.,The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment from August 5, 2002 to June 22, 2008. From February 1, 2005 he was in need of regular aid and attendance due to an inability to complete activities of daily living and manage finances.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer and coronary artery disease as secondary to herbicide agent exposure due to a lack of clarity regarding his service in Vietnam. The Veteran served aboard the U.S.S. Valley Forge, but it is unclear if he was within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea during the relevant timeframe.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes, both potentially related to herbicide agent exposure during his military service.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease and diabetes are presumed to be related to his exposure to toxic herbicides during service, thus granting service connection for these conditions under accrued benefits.

The Veteran's initial and increased ratings for coronary artery disease have been denied. The case is remanded for further action.

The Veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease, which is secondary to his service-connected sleep apnea, was granted. However, the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic prostatitis due to in-service herbicide exposure was denied.

The Veteran's DM2 and coronary artery disease are granted service connection due to presumed herbicide exposure. The Board has found the Veteran should be afforded VA examinations to determine if his hypertension, neuropathy of upper and lower extremities is related to his active service including presumed herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD, heart disease, and right knee disability due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology and current severity.

The Veteran's claim for left lower extremity radiculopathy was denied as there is no current evidence of this condition.,The Veteran's heart disorder claim was denied because the preponderance of the evidence indicates that his current heart disorders did not relate to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and its relationship to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a heart disability, and hypertension due to the need for additional development including examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for heart and thyroid disabilities due to herbicide exposure, as there is insufficient information to request verification of herbicide agent exposure from the Joint Services Records Research Center.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran's ship, USS Bausell, entered the 12 nautical mile territorial sea during his service in Vietnam. The decision is pending further investigation and evidence collection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lupus, low back disorder, and heart disorder due to potential issues with medical opinions and missing records. The Veteran's STRs are silent for diagnoses or treatment of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's ischemic heart disease, including coronary artery disease, is related to his service. The claims file lacks relevant private treatment records and outstanding VA records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease was denied, and his rating for mild systolic click and left axis heart deviation prior to November 23, 2015, was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for right knee disorder, left knee disorder, sinus disorder, heart condition, hypertension, and breast cancer residuals are being remanded due to the need to verify her service dates and obtain missing records.,The Veteran's claims for right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and sinus disorder are being remanded as there may be missing VA treatment records and other relevant documents that must be obtained and associated with the claims file.,The Veteran's claim of heart condition is being remanded due to the need to obtain private medical records from civilian doctors and provide a VA examination to determine its etiology.,The Veteran's claim for hypertension is being remanded as there may be missing private medical records that must be obtained and associated with the claims file, and a VA examination will also be provided to determine its etiology.,The Veteran's claim of breast cancer and its residuals is being remanded due to the need to obtain private medical records from civilian doctors and provide a VA examination to determine its etiology.