Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for an audit of benefits was dismissed as the Board lacks jurisdiction over such requests.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and remanded several issues, including those related to cardiomyopathy, valvular heart disease, GERD, and tinnitus. The Veteran was granted a total rating based upon individual unemployability from January 10, 2020.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of relevant private treatment records in the claims file, which may be necessary for proper adjudication.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and jurisdictional issues regarding payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided for a specific episode of care. The AOJ is instructed to obtain all relevant documents, including notices and adjudicatory documents, and ensure that any decision affecting benefits is made available.

Service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Thailand.,Service connection for diabetic neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities is denied.

The Board granted an effective date of December 2, 2021, for service connection for the Veteran's heart condition.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions due to untimely filing of a VA Form 10182.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, concluding that there is no credible medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service or any toxic exposure therein.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's back, right hip, asthma, and heart disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of the Veteran's cause of death to obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the conditions listed as causes of death and their relation to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, thus denying his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to August 24, 2014 for service connection of heart disease and SMC at the housebound rate under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).,The Board found that there was no earlier claim of service connection or entitlement to SMC at the housebound rate prior to August 24, 2014.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic heart condition arrhythmia, a low back condition, and a left heel injury due to the lack of evidence showing current disabilities related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU based on the service-connected CAD was denied as he did not meet the schedular requirements.,VA denied the establishment of basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits prior to January 29, 2021.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability and left ear hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits, other than employment services, to pursue additional education or training to become a Physician Assistant (PA) or Doctor (MD), finding that she already had the necessary education and skills to obtain suitable employment without further training.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease (including arteriosclerotic heart disease) is found to have contributed substantially or materially to his death, and therefore he qualifies for service-connected burial benefits.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the Board has remanded his claims for an increased rating and TDIU. The issues of service connection for TIA and TDIU on an extraschedular basis are also being addressed.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to have aggravated his pre-existing coronary artery disease, leading to angina. Service connection for both conditions is granted.