Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2024

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a heart disability, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) as it was aggravated by the Veteran's MOS as an operating room nurse during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if any cardiovascular or heart disability shown during the Veteran's lifetime was an ischemic heart disease, and whether congestive heart failure that is listed as the cause of death was related to exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's heart condition as secondary to her service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for supraventricular arrhythmia and valvular heart disease, finding that there is no current disability for which service connection can be granted.

The Veteran's hypertension and heart disability are granted as service-connected due to exposure to firefighting chemicals in service, with the heart disability being secondary to the hypertension.

The Board has ordered an addendum opinion from a cardiologist to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's aortic valve stenosis. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the aortic valve stenosis claim, including TDIU and DEA.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed disabilities, finding that there was no credible evidence of herbicide agent exposure and insufficient medical opinions supporting a direct relationship between any of the conditions and service.

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 VA examination and compliance with previous remand directives.

Service connection is granted for residuals of a myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, and ischemic cardiomyopathy. The Veteran's heart disorders other than these conditions are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for coronary artery disease and a TDIU prior to April 9, 2012 are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are all granted due to exposure to herbicide agents in Guam. The PACT Act provides a presumption of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for neck disability and heart disability (IHD) due to insufficient reasoning in previous opinions. The Veteran's claims are not currently granted as there is no clear evidence linking his current conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's heart disability, specifically related to potential asbestos and diesel generator exposures.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on all issues related to service connection for heart disability, diabetes mellitus type II, right knee disability, left knee disability, and low back disability. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of hypertension is denied, and the issue of service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) as secondary to his service-connected hypertension is remanded.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made on the merits of the service connection claims.

The Board has granted service connection for a heart condition, to include coronary artery disease (CAD), on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Vietnam.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a heart disorder, finding no in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and service connection claims have been remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and addendum opinions.