Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2023

The Board has determined that another remand is necessary due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including heart disease, hypertension, prostate disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, and orthopedic disabilities.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease and remanded other issues related to heart disability, respiratory disability, colorectal cancer, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status, TDIU, and basic eligibility for DEA.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities in determining his need for aid and attendance. The case is now pending with instructions for a new medical opinion.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various conditions and exposure to herbicide agents. The main focus is on obtaining additional information regarding the Veteran's respiratory condition and confirming his exposure to herbicide agents at Fort McClellan.

The Veteran's heart disability and prostate cancer prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for an extraschedular TDIU rating.

The Board has decided that the service connection for a heart disorder should be remanded due to missing Air Force Reserve service treatment records and military personnel records.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease is granted. The issue of service connection for other heart conditions (excluding coronary artery disease) is remanded.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 60 percent for the Veteran's service-connected aortic valvular heart disease, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for heart disability and visual disability, as they are related to herbicide agent exposure. The examiner is asked to determine if any of these disabilities are due to a presumptive disease or directly related to service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder is dismissed as he has already received the full benefit sought.,Service connection for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (coronary artery disease) is granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during Vietnam service.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder. The back and left leg disorders are both remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for respiratory disorder, heart disorder, and right ear hearing loss due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination. The issues include service connection for these conditions based on asbestos exposure, noise exposure, or as aggravation of a pre-existing condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disorder, and heart disorder due to incomplete records and inadequate opinions. The claims will be reconsidered after obtaining additional evidence and expert medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected heart disability was not found to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 60 percent. Service connection for prostate disability, to include exposure to herbicides, is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions in the VA heart examination, and requires a new examination with an appropriate clinician.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for ischemic heart disease is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and MET testing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction were granted with an effective date of October 1, 1999.

The Veteran's hypertension, stroke residuals, and heart disease are granted service connection. Service connection for peripheral artery disease is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's valvular heart disease and its relation to herbicide exposure. The case will be returned for further evaluation.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of a heart condition due to the appellant's withdrawal before a decision was made.