Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2026

The Board has decided that the Veteran's heart condition and bilateral hearing loss are not service-connected. The claim for service connection of the heart condition is denied, while the claim for service connection of the bilateral hearing loss is remanded to allow for further development.

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

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to address the etiology of the Veteran's heart disorders, as the VA medical opinion provided was inadequate and did not consider direct service connection or secondary service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus type II and bilateral diabetic polyneuropathy, result in significant limitations that necessitate regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy, restless leg syndrome, tinnitus, chronic sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), heart disability to include cardiac arrythmia, right hand disability, TBI, bilateral eye disability as secondary to TBI, and vertigo as secondary to TBI are all granted.,The Veteran's service connection for these conditions is based on direct evidence of a relationship between the condition and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including heart disorder, GERD, liver disorder, and peripheral neuropathy. The decision also noted that the Veteran's sciatica was not incurred in service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for warts on bilateral feet, a chronic kidney condition, and a heart condition. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's heart condition is directly related to his active military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, including aortic aneurysm and coronary artery disease, as related to his in-service asbestos exposure. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for sleep apnea and coronary artery disease due to a failure to provide adequate opinions regarding whether these conditions are aggravated by service-connected conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the severance of service connection for bladder cancer, arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary artery disease), and prostate cancer, as well as entitlement to special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for coronary artery disease status post myocardial infarction was withdrawn. The Veteran's residuals of prostate cancer from April 1, 2023 to June 27, 2023 were granted a 40 percent disability rating. The Veteran's PTSD remained denied and his TDIU claim was granted effective May 18, 2020. SMC at the housebound rate was granted from May 28, 2020 to June 30, 2020.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's residuals of a stroke as secondary to his heart condition, finding that there was no established service connection for the heart condition and noting insufficient evidence to link the stroke directly to military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for anemia and fatty liver have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, obstructive sleep apnea, and heart disability are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for polymyalgia rheumatica and remanded the issue of rating a disability in excess of 30 percent for coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's claim for hypertension was granted with an effective date of January 5, 2022.,Claims for bilateral hearing loss and midsternal chest scar were denied as the earliest possible effective dates are January 5, 2022.,Claim for left lower extremity scar was also denied as the earliest possible effective dates are January 5, 2022.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder, vertigo, diabetes mellitus, heart disability, gastrointestinal problems, and pancreatitis have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for heart disease and aortic stenosis, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether his current heart issues are related to his in-service diving. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for the Veteran's coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease with a presence of coronary stent since February 4, 2022, based on workload of 3.0 METs or less resulting in heart failure symptoms.

The appeal of the claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease is dismissed because it was implemented in a rating decision that followed a previous Board denial.