Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2021

The Veteran's CAD was diagnosed and treated in service, meeting the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, specifically SSA disability benefits records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back disorder, neck disorder, heart disorder, and bladder cancer due to outstanding medical records and the need for additional opinions.

The Board denied service connection for vascular disease, hypertension, and heart condition (secondary to hypertension) as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and active duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral breast disability and coronary artery disease, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and her military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding his nasal condition, heart condition, left hip condition, and cysts on both kidneys.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to September 24, 2015 and July 30, 2007. The appeals have been remanded for further development in several areas including service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II; skin disabilities of the feet and ankles; OSA; an acquired psychiatric disorder; asthma rating; and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a heart condition, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity (claimed as secondary to diabetes), and an eye condition (including glaucoma) due to diabetes. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again.,Service connection is denied for a heart condition, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, and an eye condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical examination and new evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran's coronary artery disease and sinus bradycardia are related to service, including his PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease contributed substantially or materially to his death, and thus grants service connection for cause of death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings for various disabilities require additional development due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since August 31, 2010. The Board has granted TDIU on an extraschedular basis for this period.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his death was not related to a service-connected disability or to service in any other way.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and cause of death due to herbicide exposure as they are inextricably intertwined. The case is being sent back for a new medical opinion that addresses inconsistent left ventricular ejection fraction readings.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's heart condition is secondary to his service-connected GERD and metastatic bronchogenic small cell carcinoma.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, which is claimed as secondary to herbicides and/or service-connected PTSD. The case will be returned for further development regarding the Veteran's exposure history and for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his heart disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's in-service asbestos exposure and his cause of death. The VA examiner needs to provide a detailed opinion on whether these respiratory and cardiovascular issues were at least as likely as not caused by the Veteran's service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and he is now entitled to VA examinations to determine the etiology of his hypertension, stroke, peripheral neuropathy, prostate disability, and ED. The Board has also remanded these issues.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's schizophrenia was related to service and whether it contributed to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) due to exposure to herbicide agents, as the Veteran served in Vietnam and is presumed exposed. The current disability requirement of CAD was met based on a CT scan finding.