Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease contributed substantially to his death in January 2012. The appellant is also asked to indicate if she wants a hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, including as due to exposure to herbicides, finding that there was no diagnosed ischemic heart disease (IHD) and insufficient evidence linking any current heart condition to military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of heart disability, prostate cancer, and lung disease due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is remanded as the evidence does not include sufficient information to determine whether he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, Ischemic Heart Disease, and brain disease due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's service at Korat RTAFB from March 1969 to July 1970 is confirmed, but further verification of his proximity to the base perimeter is needed.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his heart disability and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to September 1, 2019.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation with stent is remanded due to the need for additional records regarding herbicide exposure in Korea.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for heart disorder, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea due to incomplete service personnel records. The AOJ is required to obtain all relevant documents from the Veteran's period of service in the Air Force Reserve.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of all relevant evidence and laws, including the Veteran's presumed exposure to herbicides during service. The appellant is requested to identify any healthcare providers who treated his father for hypertension prior to death, and VA treatment records are to be obtained.

The Veteran's heart disability is rated at 60 percent, and the Board has decided to remand the case for a new VA examination due to evidence suggesting worsening of his condition.

The Veteran's heart condition, specifically myocardial infarction with coronary artery disease, warrants a 100 percent disability rating since August 21, 2017. The condition is characterized by dyspnea and fatigue at METs levels of 1-3.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for coronary artery disease has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease (CAD), and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been granted effective as of March 18, 2013.,The Board has remanded several issues for further development including an earlier effective date for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left hip replacement, left carpel tunnel syndrome, right carpel tunnel syndrome, and heart disease as new and material evidence was not received to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following a substantial gainful occupation.

The Veteran's CAD s/p CABG surgery from April 1, 2014 to February 12, 2019 did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 60 percent due to lack of evidence of congestive heart failure or LVEF less than 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of gynecomastia and had not had one at any time during the pendency of the claim or recent to the filing of the claim.,For COPD, CAD, diabetes mellitus, right lower extremity neuropathy, and left lower extremity neuropathy, the Board has determined that service connection is remanded as there are no presumptive diseases associated with contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for kidney stone disability and valvular heart disease, both of which are secondary to her service-connected hypertension. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to her active duty service or aggravated by her service-connected condition.