Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the claims of increased ratings for coronary artery disease, residuals of prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 60 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) status post CABG surgery from April 29, 2014 to September 11, 2014 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DCs 7005 and 7017, nor did it support an extension of a temporary total disability evaluation.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation, and his appeal was denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's sleep apnea claim. The issues of service connection for psychiatric disability, heart disability, and sleep apnea are all currently under review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and diabetes mellitus, both to include as due to ionizing radiation exposure. The AOJ is instructed to consider these claims under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.311(b)(4) and obtain a dose estimate.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a cardiac disability, including CAD, coronary artery bypass graft, stable angina, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, and cardiomyopathy is granted. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran’s CAD is related to his in-service exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE).

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, migraines, insomnia, chest pain, right foot pain, left foot pain, heart condition, and whooping cough due to insufficient evidence.,VA is required to provide a medical examination when necessary to decide a claim.

The Veteran is seeking earlier effective dates for the ratings assigned for ischemic heart disease and prostate cancer. The Board finds that these claims are not warranted as the earliest date of receipt of claim or date entitlement arose is September 25, 2015.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the addition of new evidence. The appellant is entitled to a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) that considers all the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions due to incomplete medical records. The Veteran is asked to provide authorization forms for Brick Hospital, Ocean Medical Center, and Dr. Chulie.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and heart disease. The decision also denies a higher rating for an abdominal scar.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease, which is presumed due to exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in Thailand, has been granted.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his active service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, heart disorder, and eye disorder due to exposure to hazardous chemicals during service. Additional development is needed to verify periods of active duty, obtain service treatment records, and determine if the Veteran was exposed to asbestos or other hazardous chemicals.

The Board has dismissed all issues on appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeals.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected heart disabilities due to insufficient consideration of relevant evidence and a need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and other issues are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for prostate cancer and heart condition, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied, and the appeal is remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, type II due to herbicide exposure. The appeal is based on presumed exposure to herbicides during service.