Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims for service connection for adenocarcinoma of the colon, ischemic heart disease, and a heart valve issue due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune have all been denied.,Specifically, the Board found that there is no evidence linking these conditions to active service or to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board dismissed the appeals because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits.

The Veteran's service connection for kidney stones was denied, and his initial disability rating for coronary artery disease was granted at a 60% level effective May 29, 2009. The appeal is resolved in favor of the Veteran on this issue.

The Board has granted service connection for atrial fibrillation, finding that the Veteran's PTSD with anxiety aggravates his pre-existing atrial fibrillation.

The Veteran's heart disability worsened since his last examination, and he had a recent heart attack. The Board finds another examination is necessary to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has granted a rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder effective August 31, 2012. The remaining issues on appeal have been remanded due to incomplete development.

The Board has denied service connection for PVD and CAD related to exposure to environmental hazards in the Gulf War.,The Board has also remanded the claims for unspecified right eye condition and liver disease, as there is insufficient information in the medical records to determine their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Hairy cell leukemia and a heart condition due to exposure to ionizing radiation. The claims will be reviewed again, with additional development including VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension, but has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for valvular heart disease, hypertension, and Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome due to outstanding private treatment records and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a skin condition has been reopened and granted. The Board dismissed the claims of TBI, sleep apnea, and PTSD. The remaining issues have been remanded.,PTSD rating remains pending due to need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and instructed the RO to obtain all relevant medical records, including those from John Sealy Hospital, Wynne Unit Emergency, and Huntsville Memorial Hospital. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, type II are granted due to herbicide exposure in Korea.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and a VA examination. The Veteran's claims of glaucoma, bilateral ankle disability, hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, heart disability, hypertension, back disability, degenerative arthritis of the left hip, and peripheral neuropathy are all pending.

The Veteran's service connection claim for ischemic heart disease is denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis and the VA examiner found no link to herbicide exposure.,Service connection for hypertension is granted based on presumed exposure to Agent Orange, with the condition not being linked to any other service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for headaches, neck disability, and back disability due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran's heart disorder is denied as not related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of records and incomplete VA examinations. The Veteran's claims for various conditions are being returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, ischemic heart disease, and hypertension due to inadequate development in prior examinations. The claims are being returned for further action.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of a heart disability, finding that there was no evidence to support his claim and noting that he did not have any exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back disorder and heart disorder due to incomplete verification of his service dates. The VA is required to provide additional development, including verifying ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA periods in the Army Reserve.