Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2022

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at the highest schedular rating (50%) and no higher, as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection is granted for right foot disabilities including pes planus and hallux valgus. The Board finds that these conditions were aggravated by service but did not pre-exist it.,The Veteran's heart disability is denied as there is no evidence of its onset during active duty or service-connected events, nor is there any link to a disease or injury incurred in service.,Service connection for GERD is granted. The Veteran's condition had its onset during ACDUTRA.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim due to a lack of substantial compliance with its April 2022 Remand. The Veteran is denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, but his claim for hypertension and related heart conditions are granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hyperthermia and residuals, anhidrosis, a heart disorder, and a skin disorder due to lack of credible in-service injury or disease and absence of current diagnoses.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes) is granted. The heart disability issue is remanded due to unclear diagnosis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (coronary artery disease, PTSD, and lumbar spine scar) do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating higher than 10 percent for coronary artery disease, status post coronary artery bypass and PCI angioplasty is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors in the prior decision.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for financial assistance for an automobile or adaptive equipment due to his multiple health conditions, including CAD and ear disability.

The Veteran's duodenal ulcer is currently rated at 10 percent and the Board has granted a 20 percent rating. The remaining issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, back conditions, left knee conditions, right knee conditions, bilateral foot conditions, gallbladder condition, and heart condition are remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, back conditions, left knee conditions, right knee conditions, bilateral foot conditions, gallbladder condition, and heart condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need to verify in-service stressors and potential exposure to herbicide agents, as well as to obtain VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his back (and associated scars), left hip, and bilateral knees disorders.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease is granted due to his exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in Guam, as provided by the PACT Act.

The Board has determined that the AOJ failed to adequately assist the Veteran in verifying his claimed service in and around Vietnam, which could have impacted his claims for service connection. The case is being remanded to conduct further development.

The Veteran's TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance eligibility are granted due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to consider whether the Appellant is entitled to DIC benefits for the cause of the Veteran's death under 38 U.S.C. § 1310 and to enhanced DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1311(a)(2).

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the veteran's service-connected conditions as they are not currently in a position to make decisions due to the veteran's death.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the veteran's service-connected conditions as they are not currently in a position to make decisions due to the veteran's death.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the ratings for various service-connected conditions as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease (diagnosed as coronary artery disease and coronary arteriosclerosis) are granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and a heart disability due to herbicide agent exposure at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Further development is needed, including obtaining job duties and specialized training information, as well as searching logs of the US Army Technical Escort Unit.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus, both presumed to be caused by herbicide exposure during service.,Service connection for acute myeloid leukemia is not warranted as it is not a presumptive disability. However, the examiner will determine if there is any link between the condition and service.

The Veteran's death was caused by coronary artery disease, which is presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is moot due to the grant of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.