Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2024

The Board has restored service connection for hypertension and left eye branch retinal vein occlusion, which were previously severed. Service connection is also granted for a heart disorder (myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, and coronary artery bypass graft) as secondary to service-connected hypertension, and for scars caused by the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery bypass graft.

The Veteran's heart disorder, including valvular heart disease, supraventricular arrhythmia with atrial fibrillation, heart murmur, PSVT (Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia), atrial flutter, and palpitations are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during active duty in Thailand, as provided by the PACT Act.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for coronary artery disease with atrial fibrillation, valvular heart disease and heart block was denied. The current disability rating of 60 percent is maintained.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and consideration of all relevant evidence, including private treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has ordered remand for further development of his TDIU claim prior to September 4, 2014.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions, including coronary artery disease and diabetes. The Board has determined that additional development is needed for these cases due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure in Thailand under the PACT Act. The heart condition claim is remanded as VA examination and opinion are required.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure in Thailand under the PACT Act. The heart condition claim is remanded as VA examination and opinion are required.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease and hypertension are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents on Guam, as provided by the PACT Act.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a special home adaptation grant due to lack of blindness in both eyes, burns or inhalation injuries.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors and new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims will be reconsidered with consideration of potential exposure at Fort Eustis and Johnston Atoll.

The Veteran is granted service connection for right shin splints and chronic sinusitis.,Service connection for chronic sinusitis is granted due to exposure in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.,Service connection for a respiratory condition, heat stroke, bilateral ear infections, heart condition, migraine headaches, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome are remanded for further development.,,,,,,,,

The Veteran's claims for type II diabetes mellitus, heart disability, and kidney disability have been denied as there is no credible evidence of their onset during service.,For tension headaches, the Veteran has a current rating of 50 percent based on very frequent completely prostrating attacks.

The Board has denied service connection for a heart condition and diabetes mellitus type 2, finding no causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's in-service exposure to toxic substances, including PCBs. The criteria for direct service connection were met due to in-service exposure to PCBs.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for migraine headaches and service connection for his heart disorder were both denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for migraines, as he had no current symptoms of headache pain or prostrating attacks. For his heart disorder, the Board determined that it existed prior to service and was not aggravated by active duty.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents, and the current disabilities are not shown to be related to active service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding increased ratings for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and coronary artery disease. The appeal was withdrawn by the appellant's authorized representative prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that it began during or within one year of separation from service.,The Veteran's migraines and coronary artery disease are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of coronary artery disease was denied as there is no evidence that a claim for this condition was filed prior to September 25, 2013.