Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to inadequate examination not substantially fulfilling the requirements set forth in a previous remand. The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease (IHD) status post coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is being remanded, and his scar of the anterior chest wall claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's hypertensive heart disease is rated at 100 percent, and she is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease status post myocardial infarction is granted as related to herbicide exposure in Thailand. The claim for service connection for multiple melanoma status-post resection is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been granted. The claim for aortic regurgitation/murmur is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for severe coronary artery disease/ischemic heart disease (CAD) due to exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's service in Blue Water Navy is under review, and a VA examination is needed to determine if his CAD is related to his active-duty service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and benefits related to his service-connected coronary artery disease and type two diabetes mellitus are remanded due to the need for additional development of private medical records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, hypertension as secondary to type II diabetes mellitus, and arteriosclerotic heart disease. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a medical opinion and obtaining outstanding records. The main issue is whether ischemic heart disease is related to herbicide exposure at Fort Drum.

The Board has dismissed the claim for service connection for a heart disability and remanded the issues of secondary service connection for sleep apnea and TDIU prior to September 21, 2011. The case is being returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities required him to be in need of regular aid and attendance, leading to the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance (A&A) from February 7, 2018.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability. The case is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to address the relationship between any identified heart disability and the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his coronary artery disease (CAD) was denied. The current appeal is regarding an increased disability rating.,The Veteran's application for TDIU was also denied.

The Veteran's death was caused by chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure, but none of the listed conditions are service-connected.,The Appellant seeks burial benefits for cremation expenses, but no specific argument has been provided.

The Veteran's current erectile dysfunction is the result of his service-connected coronary artery disease, and it would have been less severe but for his service-connected disability.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is presumed to be due to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims of service connection for various types of peripheral neuropathy and ischemic heart disease due to his death.

The Veteran's myocardial infarction and CAD symptoms more nearly approximated workload of 3 METs or less resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope from February 5, 2019 to July 17, 2020. The Board granted a 100% disability rating for this period.

The Veteran's heart disorder is rated at 60 percent from August 24, 2020 to July 12, 2021. From July 12, 2021 to April 7, 2022, the Veteran meets criteria for a TDIU based on multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine including migraine variants was denied. The Veteran's vertigo condition, however, was granted service connection.,Service connection for the heart condition and loss of consciousness were both denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and lumbosacral strain, rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment on and prior to January 11, 2023. Basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 was also established.