Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease is granted beginning August 10, 2022, due to herbicide agent exposure under the PACT Act. The issue of service connection prior to this date is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, which was presumed to be related to herbicide exposure, was granted effective March 19, 2020. The effective date could not be earlier due to the retroactive provisions of VA regulations.

The Veteran's tinnitus and ischemic heart disease have been granted service connection. The decision regarding bilateral hearing loss is pending as the case has been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 1, 2023, for the grant of service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease was denied as the PACT Act did not apply due to its effective date being August 10, 2022. The earliest effective date is set at the date VA received the Veteran's Intent to File on August 1, 2023.

The Veteran's heart condition, hypertension, kidney disorder, and seizure disorder were not found to be service-connected.,Pension benefits prior to January 15, 2012, were denied as the Veteran was deemed employable.

The Board has denied service connection for breathing condition, lung infection, pulmonary fibrosis, IHD, and sinusitis as there is no current diagnosis or functional impairment related to these conditions.,Entitlement to an earlier effective date for hypertension was granted from December 9, 2022.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

Service connection is granted for deviated nasal septum and allergic rhinitis.,Service connection is also granted for Parkinson's disease, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple joints, diverticulitis, peripheral neuropathy as secondary to heart disease, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's atherosclerotic heart disease and hypertension are granted as service connected due to exposure in Thailand under the PACT Act. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is denied an increased rating.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's death was due to his service-connected coronary artery disease, which is the principal cause of death. The appeal for service connection for cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board has remanded several issues, including chronic lung disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Schatzki ring, venous stasis edema of the bilateral lower extremities, and seborrheic keratosis.

The Veteran's initial 20% rating for hemorrhoids is granted, while his claim for service connection of ischemic heart disease is denied. The Board finds the evidence at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran has persistent bleeding with secondary anemia or fissures due to internal hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and heart disability, were denied as there was no evidence of these conditions during her period of active service or post-service. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a current disability in accordance with VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease/ischemic heart disease with myocardial infarction is found to have contributed substantially or materially to his cause of death, and the claim for service connection for cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and coronary artery disease are granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no longer a question of service connection for CAD due to its full grant, and the Veteran did not express disagreement with the assigned effective date or initial rating.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and post-traumatic stress disorder do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate due to their combined effect on his ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, chloracne, and soft tissue carcinoma are all granted as they are presumed to be related to herbicide agent exposure during his active duty.

The Board has found that the VA did not obtain all private medical records from Dr. O. Almousalli, which could be relevant to the appellant's claim for service connection of his cardiac disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain these records.