Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2021

The Veteran's dermatitis, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, lumbar spine strain, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and residuals of a stroke are all granted. The Veteran's lumbar spine strain is rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's heart condition, diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, kidney condition (secondary to diabetes), right upper and lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and tinnitus have all been granted service connection based on evidence of herbicide exposure during active duty.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and skin condition are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) is being remanded due to incomplete development and the need for further examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of a heart disability, hypertension, and CVA residuals as they are not shown to be related to military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient verification of in-service herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of various disabilities.,New and material evidence has been submitted, allowing the reopening of claims for bilateral hearing loss and stomach disability.

The Board has decided that another remand is necessary due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart condition, including whether it was aggravated by his service.

The appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for a back disability is dismissed.,The appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for cirrhosis of the liver is dismissed.,The appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for a heart disability is dismissed.,The appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for high blood pressure is dismissed.,The appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for a left hip disability is dismissed.,The appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for a right hip disability is dismissed.,The appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea is dismissed.,The appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is dismissed. The Board also granted total disability due to individual unemployability, effective from August 23, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for coronary artery disease and TDIU is being remanded due to the need to obtain missing private medical records from his cardiologist.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to concerns about the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected valvular heart disease with cardiac murmur.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's exposure to herbicides led to his COPD, which was a contributing factor to his death.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been withdrawn.,The Veteran's claims for deviated septum, obstructive sleep apnea, acid reflux, heart disability (enlarged heart and cardiomyopathy), restless leg syndrome of the right leg, restless leg syndrome of the left leg, and TDIU are REMANDED.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease, a heart disability, and lymphoma with chemotherapy due to in-service exposure to an herbicide agent.,Service connection was also denied for aneurysm of the right-side heart. The Veteran did not have this condition during his lifetime.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, secondary to herbicide exposure, is denied.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The Veteran meets the criteria as his current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss was established during active duty and he has credible reports of in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's application for TDIU due to ischemic heart disease is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease has not met the criteria for a rating in excess of 60 percent prior to January 14, 2013 and from May 1, 2013 to January 21, 2020.

The Board has granted service connection for Diabetes Mellitus, Type II and coronary artery disease. Service connection is remanded for hypertension due to potential herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's cause of death was unrelated to service or a service connected disability. The Board denied the claim for service connection for right hand carpal tunnel syndrome and did not reopen the claim for service connection for a back disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and prostate cancer have been granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents while serving in the waters within 12 nautical miles offshore of Vietnam during the Vietnam War era.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to inadequate previous examinations. The issues of service connection for various conditions are being reviewed.