Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2023

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for hypertension and ischemic heart disease as a result of VA prescribed medications, finding that there was no evidence showing additional disability or worsening due to carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault by VA medical personnel.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability as secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disability, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his service-connected psychiatric condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to an error in docketing his appeal under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA). The Veteran must now file a Statement of the Case and submit a VA Form 9 if he wishes to continue with his appeals.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions provided do not meet the appropriate standard for secondary aggravation, and thus the claims must be remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of October 23, 2016 for his service connection for coronary artery disease due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The decision found that the Veteran filed his formal claim within a year of his original intent to file on October 23, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, tension headaches, and sinus headaches. The appeal for a left ankle disability and heart condition is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has found that there was not substantial compliance with its remand directives and therefore the claims for service connection are being remanded. The claims will be reconsidered after a thorough search of the Veteran's tour of duty in South Korea, covering the entire period from September 1969 to October 1970.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims for residuals of a heat stroke, headache condition, right leg condition, acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and heart condition. The appeals are granted to this extent.

The Veteran's heart disorders, including nonsustained ventricular tachycardia and mild tricuspid insufficiency, are not service-connected as they did not manifest during active duty or for many years after. The Board finds that the Veteran's current heart conditions are not related to his military service.,The Veteran's bilateral foot disorders, including pes planus, plantar fibroma, sinus tarsi syndrome, and tinea pedis, are also not service-connected as they did not manifest during active duty or for many years after. The Board finds that the Veteran's current foot conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and review of medical records. The issues on appeal are related to initial evaluations for coronary artery disease with atrial fibrillation.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease as moot because they have been granted.

The Board denied service connection for heart disease and kidney disease, both claimed to be related to asbestos exposure during military service.,There is no evidence that the Veteran's conditions began in or were aggravated by his active duty service.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure. The appeal for TDIU prior to July 7, 2009 is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is found to be related to his service-connected disabilities, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, finding that there is insufficient medical evidence to support the claim and concluding that her current heart condition is not related to her military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and readjudication due to additional evidence being added to the claims file.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and bladder cancer are granted due to herbicide exposure. The claim for bladder cancer is remanded as the exact training dates at Camp Lejeune and Camp Geiger need to be verified.

The Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, heart condition, hypertension, and nose breathing problems have been granted. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and heart disorder. The reasons include needing verification of National Guard service periods, additional audiogram reports, and a new VA examination for both hearing loss and heart disorders.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and related secondary conditions due to issues arising from the PACT Act development. The other service connection claims are also being remanded for further development.