Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2024

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is rated at 60 percent from November 3, 2023. The Board found the evidence in equipoise as to whether his symptoms most nearly approximated a METs level of >5-7, which supports a 60 percent rating.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is rated at 60 percent from November 3, 2023. The Board found the evidence supported a METs level of >5-7, which corresponds to a 60 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of June 16, 2021, for the 30 percent rating for service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) is granted. The effective dates for other conditions are also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete evaluations, lack of recent VA examinations, and outstanding SSA records. The Veteran will be scheduled for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and record development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to his service-connected ischemic heart disease was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of causation or aggravation, and thus denied the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, insomnia disorder, right knee arthritis, lumbosacral strain, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, heart disability, and sinus condition due to lack of relevant evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to verify the Veteran's claimed in-service exposure to herbicide agents/Agent Orange. The cause of death is listed as severe cardiomyopathy, ischemic cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.

The Board has granted service connection for a heart condition to include a heart murmur, finding that the Veteran's current heart disability is related to his service. However, service connection was denied for a vision condition due to lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to herbicide exposure for prostate cancer residuals, diabetes mellitus type 2, and a heart disability including IHD/CAD. The AOJ is instructed to verify the Veteran's reported in-service exposure along the DMZ.

The Board has granted compensation under Title 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a heart disability, including myocardial infarction and coronary artery bypass graft. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 14, 2016 for a 100 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease. The decision is based on the fact that the condition worsened and met the criteria for a 100 percent disability rating prior to this date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the need for regular aid and attendance, which has been granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a restoration of a 100 percent rating for valvular heart disease with atrial flutter, effective September 1, 2022. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's heart condition and hypertension were not incurred during active service, nor are they related to his service. The Board denied these claims.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was also not incurred during active service, nor is it related to his service. The Board denied this claim as well.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart disabilities, including coronary artery disease and pericardial constriction, are related to his active duty service. The VA examiner found that there is no causal link between the Veteran's heart disabilities and herbicide agent exposure during his first period of active duty service. However, the Veteran reported being exposed to a damp basement while on active duty which led to pneumonia and pericarditis. The Board has ordered an addendum medical opinion to address these issues.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is granted as a result of presumed herbicide exposure in the waters of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's burial transportation expenses are granted as he was buried in a national cemetery and had service-connected disabilities at the time of his death.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection of atrial flutter and arterial venous malformation. The Veteran was granted a 100% rating for ischemic heart disease (IHD) from December 28, 2011.