Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, a neck disability, and a right shoulder disability due to herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran's claims are based on presumptive service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders due to inadequate examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection based on his in-service injuries, but the VA examiner did not address these issues adequately.

The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating for coronary artery disease has been withdrawn by the appellant, and thus the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran is granted a 60 percent rating for heart disease, effective July 25, 2016. He also receives a schedular TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, finding that there is no evidence of in-service onset or relationship to service, including herbicide exposure. The Board also found that the Veteran did not serve within the offshore eligible waters as defined by law.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% rating, and the issue of an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for coronary artery disease is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease, PTSD, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and erectile dysfunction, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the severity of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses did not meet the criteria for direct service connection due to lack of evidence showing onset during service or within one year post-service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for ischemic heart disease has been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma was denied as there is no evidence linking the cancer to his military service, including herbicide exposure.,Accrued benefits for atherosclerotic heart disease associated with herbicide exposure were granted at 30% effective August 31, 2010.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to a duty-to-assist error in not obtaining VA treatment records from the 1970s. The Veteran is required to provide complete copies of these records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including cardiomyopathy and right lower extremity conditions, result in the loss or use of one lower extremity, requiring assistance with locomotion. The Board grants entitlement to specially adapted housing but dismisses the claim for a special home adaptation grant.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary due to the inadequacy of the VA examiner's opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and his obstructive sleep apnea. The case will be returned for further examination.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to their grant in an earlier decision, leaving no unresolved issues.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson's disease, and coronary artery disease. The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for COPD and heart condition due to inadequate opinions in previous decisions. The Veteran's COPD is being reviewed again, including his service exposure history and smoking habits. The heart condition claim requires a comprehensive opinion addressing VA's failure to monitor and treat the Veteran's heart condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since June 29, 2006. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from that date.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for ischemic heart disease was granted, with a disability rating of 30 percent effective from December 20, 2016. The decision found that the Veteran did not meet criteria for a higher rating prior to this date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss have been denied. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction has been remanded. His claims for increased ratings for peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities have also been remanded.,The Board found that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions regarding his right ear hearing loss and thus, the case was remanded for an addendum opinion. The diabetes mellitus claim has been remanded due to a lack of recent examination. Finally, both peripheral vascular disease claims have also been remanded as new examinations are needed.,The Board found that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions regarding his right ear hearing loss and thus, the case was remanded for an addendum opinion. The diabetes mellitus claim has been remanded due to a lack of recent examination. Finally, both peripheral vascular disease claims have also been remanded as new examinations are needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence. The issues include left leg disability, coronary artery disease, sinus condition (allergic rhinitis), sleep apnea, and skin condition (psoriasis).