Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2021

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than November 14, 2014 for service connection and increased ratings of various conditions. The assigned effective date is November 14, 2014.

The Board denied dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) based on service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death due to multiple myeloma, coronary artery disease, acute myocardial infarction, and respiratory failure. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for high blood pressure, a heart disorder, a stomach disorder, and weak vision. The claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease did not meet the criteria for a higher than 60 percent evaluation from July 1, 2017.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further examination. The issues include visual disorder, heart disorder, throat disorder (including as a result of an undiagnosed illness), COPD, low back disability, and bilateral leg condition.

The Veteran's heart disability is granted service connection due to presumed herbicide exposure. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is denied for initial compensable ratings and any rating in excess of 30 percent from August 15, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for ischemic heart disease was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent from September 15, 2015 to February 27, 2020 and denied an evaluation higher than 60 percent since February 27, 2020.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right and left knee are granted as service-connected. The cardiovascular condition is denied.,Service connection for a heart condition is not established.

The Veteran's appeals for PTSD with MDD and somatic symptoms disorder, coronary artery disease, and individual unemployability have been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of March 11, 2003 for service connection of a heart disability secondary to the Veteran's service-connected non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD with depressive disorder is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent prior to January 7, 2020 and in excess of 50 percent thereafter.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and heart disorder are remanded due to insufficient development. Service connection for sarcoidosis is granted based on herbicide exposure.,Service connection for sarcoidosis is granted as the Veteran has demonstrated exposure to burn pits, which qualifies him under presumptive service connection criteria.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for acute kidney disease secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease and denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The evidence did not support the Veteran’s contention that his kidney disorder was related to his service or service-connected condition.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder was rated at 70% prior to August 28, 2020. The rating is denied.,The Veteran's Ischemic Heart Disease was rated at 60% prior to August 28, 2020. The rating is denied.,During the period on appeal prior to January 15, 2019, the Veteran was granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder, finding that his current heart conditions did not incur in or are otherwise related to his military service, including as due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected hearing loss and coronary artery disease (CAD) require further development due to incomplete records. The appeal is remanded for additional development.

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

The appeal for service connection of a heart disorder, linked to PTSD, has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and a heart disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active duty service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for coronary artery disease and TDIU prior to May 30, 2019 due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability was noted on entry into service and is not considered to have been aggravated by service. Service connection for this condition is denied.,The Veteran's CAD did not manifest within one year of discharge from service, nor is it linked to service in any other way. Service connection for this condition is denied.