Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims of service connection for a psychiatric disorder (PTSD) and sleep dysfunction condition (OSA) are dismissed as moot due to the grant of these conditions in prior rating decisions.,Service connection for a heart disability is denied, with the Board finding that the Veteran's angina was not a separate disability from his service-connected GERD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease is granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service at a Royal Thai Air Force Base (RTAFB).,The Veteran's hypertension, diagnosed prior to the grant of presumptive service connection under the PACT Act, is also granted on this basis.

The Veteran's back, left knee, heart, skin cancer, headaches, and stomach/abdominal disabilities are remanded for further examination and opinion due to potential service connection based on toxic exposure.

The Veteran's kidney cancer is related to service and has been granted service connection.,The Veteran's coronary artery disease (CAD) from August 1, 2022, has been granted a rating of 100 percent.,The Veteran's hypertension has been granted an initial 20% rating.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the lack of recent evaluations for his heart condition, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The RO should order new examinations to assess these conditions.

The Veteran's initial rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) has been granted at a 30 percent level, effective from the date of the May 2023 agency decision.

The Veteran's tonsillar cancer is granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The appeal for ischemic heart disease was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

Service connection for ischemic heart disease is granted on a direct basis due to exposure to herbicide agents during service in Guam.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease from March 1, 2014, to the present was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining missing audiograms and considering private treatment records regarding the Veteran's heart disability. The TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with the other claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and seizure disorder, as well as his claim for a TDIU rating prior to August 10, 2022, are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's left foot degenerative arthritis is granted service connection. The issues of service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and chronic bronchitis are remanded due to inadequate VA nexus opinions.

The Veteran's heart disorder, including non-specific chest pain, heart murmur, and mitral valve insufficiency is being remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's left foot plantar fasciitis is also being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for his coronary artery disease and TDIU were dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and complications of diabetes mellitus such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the upper and lower extremities, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. He is also entitled to SMC at the housebound rate due to his additional service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease contributed substantially to his death, and thus grants entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted beginning April 3, 2008. The Board also remanded the case for extraschedular consideration of TDIU after April 3, 2008.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease has required continuous medication throughout the appeal period, and a 10 percent rating is granted. The case is remanded for further evaluation of TDIU prior to July 11, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, intermittent lumbar strain, radiculopathy of the right and left sciatic nerves, coronary artery disease (heart disability), and allergic and vasomotor rhinitis have been granted. The Veteran receives a 40 percent evaluation for their service-connected intermittent lumbar strain.