Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2021

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service disease or injury and insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between his current disability and his service-connected asbestosis. The TDIU claim is also denied.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for his coronary artery disease and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral foot disability and remanded other claims due to outstanding VA treatment records and need for clarification on medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives regarding the issue of entitlement to service connection for ischemic heart disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart, prostate, and lung disorders due to exposure to herbicide agents. The claims are being remanded for VA examinations to determine if there is a direct relationship between these conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including sleep apnea, ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and TDIU. The remand is due to incomplete compliance with prior directives and the need for further VA medical opinions.

The appeal of the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his back disability is dismissed. The petition to reopen service connection for hypertension has been granted, and the issues of service connection for various conditions are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher disability rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) prior to October 1, 2009 was denied. From October 1, 2009 to March 30, 2011, the Veteran received a 30% disability evaluation. The Board found that from March 31, 2011 to July 26, 2011, the Veteran's CAD did not meet the criteria for an increased rating beyond 10%. No new evidence or changes in condition were provided.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for a heart disability, including as due to herbicide exposure. The case will be reviewed by an examiner to determine if the Veteran had ischemic heart disease or other heart conditions during his active duty and whether they are related to his service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease is granted. The issues of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded.

The Veteran's heart disease is granted as secondary to service-connected hypertension and PTSD. The claim for hearing loss of the right ear was reopened, but denied due to lack of current disability. Ratings for left ear hearing loss and lower extremity muscle conditions are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, low back disability, erectile dysfunction, heart disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and allergic dermatitis as part of his increased rating claims. Additional evidence is needed to determine the severity of his migraines and bilateral knee conditions.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the claims for service connection for hypertension and heart disease can be adjudicated. The claims are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding causation.

The Veteran is granted a higher rating for SMC under section 1114(o) and awarded two separate ratings of SMC based on loss of use of both feet due to service-connected peripheral neuropathy and need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's hypertension and coronary artery disease claims, including obtaining a medical opinion on the etiology of his hypertension. The effective date claim is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder, finding that the Veteran's current heart conditions did not manifest within one year of separation from service and were not causally related to his military service.

The Veteran's heart disability other than CAD and lung disability are denied as not related to service, including herbicide agent exposure.,The Veteran's hepatitis B is remanded for further analysis regarding its relation to service, specifically herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has denied service connection for heart disease and hypertension, but has remanded the issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a lumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's heart condition. The examiner needs to provide a clearer explanation for their conclusion that there is no nexus between service and the current heart condition.