Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2023

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease, including as due to herbicide exposure, is granted based on his conceded exposure during his active duty.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 60 percent for coronary artery disease, status-post coronary artery bypass graft, is denied as the evidence does not show that his condition resulted in chronic congestive heart failure or a workload of 3 METs or less resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for an enlarged heart disability and right ear hearing loss disability have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn his appeal.

The appeal for service connection of coronary artery disease (CAD) is dismissed. The Board has remanded the claim for a neurological disability, to include Parkinson's disease and essential tremor.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents, as well as the claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound. The AOJ is instructed to attempt verification of the Veteran's claimed service in Vietnam from December 1968 to May 1969 and his exposure to herbicide agents at MCAS El Toro, California.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for heart, cervical spine, and low back conditions due to lack of verification of Thailand service and incomplete development. The cases are sent back for further examination and medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for effective dates and disability ratings have been withdrawn.,A new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder).

The Board has granted service connection for a heart disability, but denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, finding that it is presumed to be related to herbicide agent exposure during his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The issues of entitlement to service connection for coronary artery disease, obstructive sleep apnea, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and a cognitive disability are being reviewed.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition, dental disability, hypertension, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss as there is no evidence of current disabilities or continuity of symptoms since service.,Service connection was not granted because the Veteran did not have diagnosed conditions at any point during or after service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient information about the Veteran's post-service work history, which could affect the opinions on asbestos exposure and service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was denied because the evidence did not support a link between his current headaches and active service. His claim for TDIU prior to September 25, 2015 was also denied as he had multiple service-connected disabilities that did not preclude his employability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease and tremors of the head and hands are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claim for coronary artery disease due to insufficient evidence on which to adjudicate the claim, including a lack of a VA examination and nexus opinion. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and orthopedic disabilities are also considered in this decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on appeal are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions. The issues include bilateral hearing loss, heart disorder, headaches, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, visual disorder, skin disorders, and respiratory disorders.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that the earliest possible effective date is December 21, 2017, when the Veteran first submitted a claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a cardiac disability, including atrial fibrillation, valvular heart disease, and cardiomegaly, due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are proximately due or aggravated by her service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder. The case is now pending with instructions for obtaining an appropriate VA examination.

The Board has remanded the issue of TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to January 21, 2010 due to inextricably intertwined issues with other pending appeals. The appellant's employment history and income from calendar years 2005 through 2010 need to be verified.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his causes of death to his military service.