Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus II and coronary artery disease due to herbicide exposure is granted. The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during his service in Vietnam, leading to a grant of presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's claims for circulatory, intestinal, and stomach conditions are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (claimed as neurocardiogenic and heart conditions) is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the entire period on appeal, and he is granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for IHD, including as due to herbicide agent exposure, has been granted. The effective date is set at October 2, 2013.,Service connection for PTSD was initially denied in an earlier decision and the appeal to reopen this claim resulted in a grant of service connection but no change in the effective date.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including sinusitis, heart disability, prostatitis, left ear hearing loss, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The reasons given were that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's Vietnam service and VA treatment records. The Veteran is also asked to authorize release of his private primary care physician's medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the medical records regarding the Veteran's heart disability and the need for further etiology opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding service connection for heart conditions, including hypertension and atrial fibrillation, as related to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's claims encompassed ischemic heart disease, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and congestive heart failure.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including sinusitis, lumbar spine disorder, cervical strain, radiculopathy of the left arm, cerebral palsy, arteriosclerotic heart disease, hypertension, and a left elbow disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board dismissed all claims as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence received after the last SSOC and a need for clarification regarding the Veteran's coronary calcifications.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and medical opinions are inadequate to decide the claims for service connection for heart disability, diabetes mellitus, and loss of balance. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Board has denied service connection for coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, and atrial fibrillation but remanded the issue of service connection for supraventricular arrhythmias (claimed as rapid ventricular rhythm).

The Veteran's back condition, heart condition, and PTSD have been granted service connection. The Veteran is also awarded an initial evaluation of 70 percent for her PTSD and TDIU status.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining private cardiology treatment records and addressing the issues of service connection for residuals of melanoma excision and a higher rating for coronary artery disease. The TDIU claim remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease as a result of exposure to herbicide agents, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him incapable of securing or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to September 26, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for type II diabetes mellitus and his TDIU claim are both denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, as it did not require regulation of activities to manage the condition. For TDIU, the Board concluded that the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease caused him to be unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for new VA examinations to assess the impact of his service-connected ischemic heart disease and posttraumatic stress disorder on his ability to work.