Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2026

The Veteran is granted a 10 percent disability rating for ischemic heart disease associated with herbicide exposure from October 21, 2003, to January 27, 2014.

The Veteran's diabetes, which is rated at a 20 percent rating since September 27, 2021, has been granted. The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) was previously rated at 100 percent and remains so.

The Veteran's heart disorder was not incurred in service and is not presumed to have been incurred in service.,For the entire appeal period, ankylosis of the thoracolumbar spine or intervertebral disc syndrome with incapacitating episodes are not shown nor were they diagnosed.,Voiding dysfunction at most is manifested by nocturia occurring three to four times per night and daytime voiding between two to three hours.,There is no treatment for an active recurrence of vocal cord cancer during the appeal period, and there is no evidence of residuals of vocal cord cancer to include treatment therefor.,The service-connected adjustment disorder does not more nearly approximate occupational and social impairment.,The Veteran meets the schedular requirement for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities for the entire appeal period.

The Board denied service connection for right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, hypertension and heart disorder as secondary to service-connected residuals of right calf gastrocnemius herniation repair, compartment syndrome, neuropathy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, including hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, diastolic dysfunction, and hypertensive heart disease, on a direct basis or as secondary to in-service toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) or service-connected supraventricular arrhythmia.

The Board has granted service connection for paroxysmal tachycardia, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether it is related to the Veteran's active service. The decision does not assign a specific rating or effective date.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the rating decision on appeal. The Board requests retrospective findings from an appropriate clinician to determine the severity of the Veteran's service-connected heart disability.

Service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) is granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure. Service connection for hypertension is denied as there was no effective date earlier than August 10, 2022.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's coronary artery disease, finding that it is related to his in-service exposure to toxic substances and considering other risk factors. The decision resolves doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD, heart condition, left-shoulder condition, and right-shoulder condition due to missing military personnel records and failure to obtain an examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including colon cancer, sleep apnea, respiratory disability, type II diabetes mellitus, enlarged prostate, diabetic neuropathy, heart disability, and acquired psychiatric disability were denied as there was no persuasive evidence to support the assertions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on all issues related to tinnitus, right hand condition, bilateral hearing loss, coronary artery disease (CAD), gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), and vertigo. The Board dismissed these appeals as a result of the Veteran's withdrawal.

All appeals concerning service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to the invalidity of the initial Notice of Disagreement submitted by the Veteran's surviving spouse before substitution was approved.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the representative withdrew the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has denied service connection for heart disability due to lack of evidence showing its onset during active duty or being related to an in-service injury. The claim for degenerative arthritis of the spine is remanded as there are issues with the evidence provided.

Your appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board.

The Board has denied the service connection claims for lymphoma, coronary artery disease, and hypertension as there is no evidence of an in-service event or injury related to these conditions. The Veteran's private treatment records do not establish a nexus between his current disabilities and his military service.

The Board has remanded four service connection claims due to procedural errors and the need for additional examinations. The Veteran's cervical spine, dry eye syndrome, CAD with palpitations and stents, and left upper extremity nerve condition are all being reviewed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic kidney disease, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and peripheral vascular disease are being remanded due to errors in the duty-to-assist process. The RO is required to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Okinawa.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance and/or being housebound has been denied. The Board found that his service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of such benefits.