Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2020

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and coronary artery disease (CAD), have rendered him unemployable for the period prior to November 16, 2018. The TDIU claim is granted for this period. For the periods from November 16, 2018 to February 3, 2019 and beginning on February 4, 2019, the Veteran has a combined 100 percent schedular rating due to CAD, which also qualifies him for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate. The TDIU claim is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's increased rating for CAD from 30% to 60% is granted, effective November 2016.,Service connection for CAD prior to November 28, 2016, is denied. The effective date for service connection is set at the date of receipt of claim or date entitlement arose, whichever is later.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability and a right knee disability have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated examinations and clarification of hearing preferences.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between the condition and service.

The Board has remanded the claims for accrued benefits and substitution of claimant due to a request from the appellant. The issues will be reconsidered after determining if the appellant is qualified as a substitute.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the evaluation for ischemic heart disease status post coronary artery bypass graft prior to June 22, 2017.

The Board has remanded the claims for type 2 diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and bilateral hearing loss due to potential herbicide exposure. Additional development is needed to corroborate the Veteran's assertions of exposure and determine the etiology of his current conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, type 2 due to incomplete development regarding his claimed Vietnam-era service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and ischemic heart disease as due to exposure to herbicides has been remanded due to the need for further verification of exposure in Korea.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for examinations to assess his PTSD and ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's heart disability, specifically ischemic heart disease (IHD), is remanded for further development to verify herbicide exposure and determine its relationship to service.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for coronary artery disease was granted at a 60 percent level from August 31, 2010 to February 10, 2019. The appeal is now REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, both presumed to be due to herbicide agent exposure in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for ischemic heart disease, specifically related to exposure to Agent Orange. The Court found that the Board did not provide adequate reasons and bases in finding there was no evidence relating the Veteran’s heart disease to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, left heel bursitis, and right foot disability due to a lack of records from Dr. C.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as new and material evidence was not presented. The Board found that the Veteran did not have exposure to herbicide agents during his service at Fort McClellan.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his time at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand is sufficient evidence of exposure. The condition was then found to be related to this exposure.