Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for the service-connected heart disability to correct an error by the AOJ in not informing the Veteran of his right to a pre-decisional hearing.

The appeal for service connection for coronary artery disease with stent placement, diabetes mellitus II, scarring of lungs and liver, hypertension, hypothyroidism, and obstructive sleep apnea was withdrawn by the Veteran through his attorney.

The Board granted restoration of a 60 percent rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) effective June 1, 2021, and increased ratings for mid-sternum scar, left lower extremity (LLE) scar, and migraines to 10%, 20%, and 50% respectively, all effective October 26, 2020.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine condition, diabetes mellitus, heart condition, lumbar spine condition, and urinary frequency and voiding condition as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including tension headaches, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and a bilateral hearing loss disability. The Board also denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's headache disability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings of ischemic heart disease and diabetes, and these claims are dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for pheochromocytoma, hypertension (HTN), heart condition, and diabetes mellitus, type II due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's coronary artery disease for all periods on appeal.

The Board remands the matter to obtain a medical opinion on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart condition, considering potential service connection under the PACT Act.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for further development and readjudication.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for coronary artery disease to correct duty to assist errors, as there are no adequate medical opinions of record.

The Board denied higher initial ratings for the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability, cervical spine, lumbar spine, and knee disabilities but granted service connection for premature ventricular contractions (PVC) claimed as a heart condition.

The Board granted a 100 percent evaluation for coronary artery disease and awarded special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance, while denying earlier effective dates for both conditions and an increased rating for atrial fibrillation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative joint disease and intervertebral disc syndrome, cervical spine; cervical spine radiculopathy, right upper extremity; coronary artery disease; and right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's hypertension did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and several claims were remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions due to untimely filing of the December 2024 VA Form 10182.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, status post CABG and diabetes mellitus, type II as the Veteran was not shown to have been exposed to herbicides in service and these conditions were not otherwise related to active service.

The appeal as to the claims for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease and challenge to the rating reduction for a left hip disorder is dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for CAD with congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, AICD, and bypass secondary to the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder.

The Veteran voluntarily withdrew the appeal regarding service connection for a heart disability, to include chest pain.