Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2026

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to acute congestive heart failure, which was caused by hypertension and coronary artery disease. The Board found that the vitamin B-12 deficiency, a service-connected condition, contributed substantially or materially to the development of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Artery Disease, finding that the Veteran's conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of ischemic heart disease has been dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for an esophagus disability, claimed as Barrett's esophagus, and a heart disability, to include hypertension and atrial fibrillation. The esophagus disability is found to be proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The heart disability is found to be at least as likely as not related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam or secondary to his service-connected hyperthyroidism.,The Board has granted service connection for an esophagus disability, claimed as Barrett's esophagus, and a heart disability, to include hypertension and atrial fibrillation. The esophagus disability is found to be proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The heart disability is found to be at least as likely as not related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam or secondary to his service-connected hyperthyroidism.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and stenosis of the carotid artery as these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's heart condition is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.,The Veteran's shortness of breath and migraines are remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.,The Veteran's skin irritation is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.,Service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease (claimed as heart condition) remains unresolved.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, coronary artery disease, chronic kidney disease, chest scar, and left arm scar as they are related to service. The AOJ is required to obtain additional information about the Veteran's military status and provide appropriate VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for ischemic heart disease was dismissed because the maximum schedular evaluation (100%) had already been granted, and he withdrew his request for a hearing as he had received all benefits sought.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of hypertension, residuals of a stroke, heart disease, anterior chest scar due to coronary artery bypass graft surgery, left lower extremity scar due to coronary artery bypass graft surgery, and PTSD as they were not properly appealed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error regarding the Veteran's heart condition and its relation to service, specifically toxic exposures.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease (CAD), and obstructive sleep apnea have been denied. The CAD claim is being remanded due to incomplete records.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including a lumbar spine condition, diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy of upper and lower extremities, essential tremors, coronary artery disease (CAD) with bypass graft, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss.,There was no evidence linking these conditions to active service or service-related toxic exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and a heart condition (including atrial fibrillation) due to duty-to-assist errors prior to issuance of the February 2025 rating decision. The claims are being remanded for additional etiology opinions.

Your appeal for service connection of hypertensive heart disease has been dismissed as the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal before a decision was made.

The Veteran's need for supervision, protection, or instruction on a continuous basis due to his medical conditions has been established. Therefore, an increased stipend in the PCAFC is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure of VA to provide a VA examination, and the Veteran's unavailability for the scheduled examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the cause of death. The VA examiner's opinions on ischemic heart disease and Parkinson's disease are insufficient and need to be reconsidered in light of the PACT Act requirements.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate development in previous VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected heart disability has warranted a total 100 percent rating since February 2, 2018. The Board granted the TDIU claim based on this condition.