Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for asthma is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on housebound status is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the asthma issue.

The Veteran's heart disorder and hypertension were denied service connection, while a rating of 20 percent for his right shoulder disability was granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating prior to May 6, 2014, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a heart condition due to herbicide exposure, as it is intertwined with other previously remanded claims. The Veteran needs to provide authorization and obtain his private treatment records from Dr. D.A.L. and any updated VA treatment records since December 2019.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, finding no current diagnosis and insufficient evidence to establish a link between his symptoms and active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions and a need for clarification on whether the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease or diabetes mellitus contributed substantially or materially to cause his death from anoxic brain injury and cardiomyopathy.

The Veteran's service connection claim for ischemic heart disease is being remanded due to the need to verify his proximity to the Korean DMZ during his active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to December 2, 2013 due to insufficient evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities resulted in total unemployability.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a lung condition, skin cancer, and heart condition have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy prior to April 5, 2017, and in excess of 40 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's adult son is not eligible to file a claim for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits as he does not fall into any of the categories of persons eligible for claimed benefits. The appeal regarding an initial compensable rating for ischemic heart disease is remanded due to incomplete medical records.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including a VA examination for heart disorder and issuance of a statement of the case on psychiatric disorder.

The claims for service connection for COPD, a lumber spine disability (post laminectomy syndrome), sleep apnea, hepatitis C, angina post laminectomy syndrome, cardiomyopathy, diabetes mellitus type II, heart disease to include coronary artery disease status post CABG, and a skin rash have all been denied.,The claim for service connection for the cause of death has also been denied.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for coronary artery disease prior to October 27, 2014 and on or after that date have been denied.,The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left shoulder condition with arthritis, back condition with osteoarthritis, ischemic heart disease (IHD) and coronary artery disease (CAD), and right foot condition due to outstanding medical records from Wyoming Health Care Center.

The Veteran's service connection for ischemic heart disease due to herbicide exposure is granted, and the TDIU claim is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and increased rating for coronary artery disease with bypass graft was denied. The Board found that the July 2011 rating decision, which granted service connection based on exposure to Agent Orange, did not involve clear and unmistakable error.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for several issues, including service connection for a heart disorder and an increased rating for his ankle disability. The AOJ must obtain private medical records and provide the Veteran with a VA examination to assess both conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his military service. The Board found new and material evidence, allowing the reopening of the previously denied claim.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions have been reopened and granted.,Service connection has been established for coronary artery disease/ischemic heart disease (CAD), diabetes mellitus, left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, and posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand is sufficient to establish presumptive service connection.