Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2023

The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to be etiologically related to his conceded in-service herbicide exposure. The heart condition claim is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension, ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, and Parkinson's disease are all granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.,Special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance is also granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease is granted due to his exposure to herbicide agents during service in or near the Korean DMZ.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease and type II diabetes mellitus due to exposure to herbicide agents are granted. The hearing loss claim is remanded, and the TDIU claim is also in need of further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a chest/heart disability, finding that there is no evidence to support a present diagnosis or a causal relationship between his in-service heat stroke and any current condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for valvular heart disease, hypertensive heart disease, and a skin condition of the right eyebrow as there is no evidence that these conditions worsened during her active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete development of records and insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims have been dismissed due to the grant of maximum schedular rating for headaches. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between his service-connected psychiatric disorder and his heart condition, including congestive heart failure.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and related peripheral neuropathies are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service. Service connection is also granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder secondary to service-connected disabilities and erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection due to lack of legal basis, as the appeal period following the SOC expired and the decision became final.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to a lack of verification regarding whether the 173rd Airborne was deployed to Vietnam in 1964.

The Veteran's death was due to a service-connected disability, specifically his cardiac disability. The Board found that the Veteran had been exposed to herbicide agents in Vietnam and granted DIC benefits based on this exposure.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for a left rib fracture was granted, and he is now service-connected for this condition.,Service connection has been established for coronary artery disease as due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and adjudication, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed heart disorders (hypertension, atypical angina, non-obstructive coronary artery disease) considering whether they are related to his service-connected right knee disability with obesity as an intermediate step.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) disability has been withdrawn and dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions, including arteriosclerotic heart disease, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction (ED), and frequent urination, have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board has granted presumptive service connection for hypertension and ischemic heart disease as due to exposure to herbicide agents. The remaining issues of direct service connection for head pain, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease have been remanded for further development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection of coronary artery disease (CAD) and has determined that CAD is related to service, granting service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's hypertension and heart condition are related to his service.