Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, hypertension/high blood pressure, and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, IHD, prostate cancer, and skin cancer as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to active service.

The Board denied service connection for high cholesterol, right knee disability, and toenail fungus condition. The claims for a bilateral eye condition, low back disability, left and right lower extremity disabilities, leg muscle spasms, sleep disorder, heart condition, gout, GERD are remanded.

The Board remands the claims for an initial increased rating in excess of 10 percent from November 5, 2012, and in excess of 30 percent from June 22, 2020, for coronary artery disease (CAD) with chronic angina and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and increased ratings due to the Veteran's withdrawal of certain claims, and denied service connection for sciatica of the left lower extremity.

The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to an unclear VA examination report.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities due to further development needed.

The Veteran was granted a special monthly compensation (SMC) based on entitlement to SMC(l) for being so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, effective December 17, 2010.

The Board remands the claim for further development to address all theories of entitlement, including direct and secondary service connection.

The Board remands the claims for a heart condition, gynecological condition, menstrual disorder, and sleep disorder to correct pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for coronary artery disease and a heart attack were dismissed due to lack of response within 60 days of the Board's request for clarification on the review option.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a heart disability, hypertension, and sleep apnea due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their relationship to service in Southwest Asia.

The Board remands the claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for atrial fibrillation with valvular heart disease to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for a heart disability, finding that the Veteran's congestive heart failure is at least as likely as not due to toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) during his service in Vietnam.

The Board vacated its August 29, 2024 decisions and remanded the appeal for service connection for lumbar spine disability. The other issues were denied higher ratings.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability, but granted a 50 percent evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability, arthritis, and hypercholesterolemia as there was no evidence of current disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to December 11, 2012, for the grant of service connection for ischemic heart disease.

The Board remands the claims for further development and readjudication, including considering new evidence associated with the file since the April 2016 rating decision.