Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the case for compliance with prior directives regarding an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus type II.,The issue of entitlement to an initial evaluation higher than 30 percent for service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) is also addressed and remanded.

The Board denied service connection for respiratory disorder and coronary artery disease, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the cases for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type 2 are related to his military service, specifically herbicide exposure at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence linking the Veteran's service-connected disabilities to his death.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is currently rated as 10 percent disabling prior to December 2, 2014, and 30 percent from that date. The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the period after December 2, 2014.

The Veteran has withdrawn all his pending claims and appeals, stating he is satisfied with his compensation and does not wish to pursue any of them.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for an extraschedular determination based on his service-connected disabilities and unemployability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for heart disease, other than hypertension, to include aortic stenosis due to incomplete development of the record and need for additional medical opinions.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD.,Left ear hearing loss has not been shown during the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The issues of service connection for erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer with voiding dysfunction, proctitis, and TDIU are moot as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides and asbestos, as well as service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his service in Thailand is presumed and that he meets the criteria for a 10% disability rating.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in the territorial waters of Vietnam.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but CAD remains at a 10 percent rating. The Board has remanded both issues for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and to determine the current severity of his coronary artery disease, as well as any lung disability. The VA will also obtain his VA treatment records from June 2015 to present.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and ischemic heart disease were dismissed. The claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and diabetic retinopathy (right eye) are pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and mood disorder, as well as a heart disorder (claimed as hypertension), finding no medical evidence to support these claims.

Service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) is granted. Service connection for a heart condition other than CAD is remanded.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of Morton’s neuroma, coronary artery disease, and PTSD due to lack of evidence or intent to apply for benefits prior to the date of receipt.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type 2 are granted due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Thailand.