Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2025

The veteran's request for an increased disability rating for tinnitus was denied. The evaluations for a painful scar, right ankle issues, and service connection for cardiovascular disease were remanded.

The appeals for service connection for hypertension and a heart disability were dismissed because the Notice of Disagreement was filed more than a year after the rating decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities alone prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) due to herbicide agent exposure was granted. The claim for neuropathy of the extremities and peripheral vascular disease was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied DIC benefits because the Veteran was not totally disabled for at least 10 years before death. The cause of death service connection was remanded due to errors in assisting the claim.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hyperlipidemia was denied. All other claims were remanded for further development.

The veteran's claim for service connection of ischemic heart disease due to herbicide agent exposure is granted. The decision is based on the presumption that the veteran was exposed to herbicides during his service in Vietnam.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, type II, due to inadequate medical examinations.

The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed because the VA already granted TDIU effective November 5, 2020.

The Board granted the appellant's request for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a February 2023 Rating Decision.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for hypertension and TDIU was denied. The claim for PTSD was remanded.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of October 20, 2021, for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted. The evidence shows the veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since that date.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus were denied. Other conditions, including left knee, right knee, heart condition, sleep apnea, and back disability, were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Other claims were remanded for further action.

The veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings and TDIU was dismissed because the veteran withdrew all claims.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy in all extremities and various issues related to coronary artery disease (CAD) and surgical scar. The Veteran was not diagnosed with the claimed conditions, and the evidence did not support the claims.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of several disabilities, including hearing loss, heart disability, head trauma, and nasal disability. The Board found that additional medical examinations and nexus opinions are needed to clarify the diagnoses and establish a link to service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) due to herbicide agent exposure is granted. The claim for neuropathy of the extremities and peripheral vascular disease is remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and anemia were granted. The claims for bladder cancer, erectile dysfunction, gouty arthropathy were denied. The claim for transient ischemic attack was remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) due to herbicide agent exposure is granted. The claim for neuropathy of the extremities and peripheral vascular disease is remanded for further evaluation.