Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy was denied, and his TDIU prior to April 9, 2018, was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence, but the Board is unable to make a determination on the merits as there are no VA examination reports available.

The claim for retroactive payment of $19,862 was denied. The appeal regarding the ratings for CAD, DM, and peripheral neuropathy is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU from January 22, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including heart disability, breathing disability, chronic kidney disease, prostate condition, thyroid disability, diabetes mellitus, neuropathy, and back disability are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between these conditions and his active duty service, particularly radiation exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for coronary artery disease and hypertension secondary to service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder due to insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's conditions are being evaluated again with additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease are not related to his active duty service, as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his reported symptoms during service. The Board also found no exposure to herbicide agents in Korea, which would have allowed for presumptive service connection under VA law.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, a bilateral shoulder disability, a heart condition, and dyslexia. The Veteran's hypertension is being evaluated in light of his service-connected disabilities, while the other issues are being reviewed to determine if new evidence supports reopening the claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, ischemic heart disease (IHD), Parkinson’s disease, erectile dysfunction (ED), and bilateral upper/lower extremity neuropathy have all been denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of in-service injury or event related to these conditions.,The Veteran's claims were not granted as secondary service connection for ED and neuropathy due to diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for coronary artery disease prior to February 18, 2020 and after that date was denied. The Board found the evidence did not meet the required showing at any point during the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for service-connected coronary artery disease has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and peripheral neuropathy, both of which were presumed to be due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).,The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was reduced from a 50% rating to a 30% rating, but the 50% rating is restored.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a heart disability, hypertension, and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status due to incomplete clinical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's heart conditions are related to service or his service-connected diabetes mellitus. Specifically, they need to determine if hypertension is a disability of service origin and its relationship to the Veteran's heart diseases.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease due to herbicide exposure, as they are pending with the RO.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to inadequate or incomplete previous examinations. The Veteran's claims of service connection for heart condition, bilateral hand disability, and bilateral arm disability are currently under review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure to Agent Orange and related health effects. The AOJ is instructed to obtain a toxicology report from an environmental toxicologist specializing in herbicides, Agent Orange, and other related chemicals.

The Board has remanded the heart disorder claim due to deficiencies in the previous opinion and a need for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's claimed herbicide agent exposure at Pease Air Force Base, and a formal finding will be issued if further verification is needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease due to exposure to Agent Orange is granted and remanded for further development.