Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2026

The Board denied service connection for heart disease and chronic kidney disease, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.,There was no direct evidence linking the current diagnoses to service. The medical opinions provided by VA concluded that the diagnosed conditions were less likely than not caused by herbicide exposure or contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a heart condition, eye condition, and neck condition due to insufficient medical opinions and missed VA examinations. The Veteran is advised to attend the newly scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claims for service connection and initial ratings for PTSD, IHD, urethritis, and pes planus are all dismissed.

The Veteran's initial rating for coronary artery disease prior to March 28, 2023, is denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's heart disability and diabetes mellitus are presumed to have developed as a result of active service due to exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder and hypertension, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or any presumptive exposure. The Veteran's symptoms were first noted decades after separation.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for ventricular arrhythmia was improper and has granted full restoration of severed benefits.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for ischemic heart disease (IHD) due to exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange. The Veteran's service record indicates he served as an aircraft fueler and was exposed to defoliants during his military service in Nationalist China.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease, as well as his claim for a TDIU, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher disability ratings for either condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for additional SMC under levels L through O.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to lack of qualifying conditions.

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

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, coronary artery disease (claimed as ischemic heart disease), and vertigo have been remanded due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The claim for increased rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the cause of the Veteran's heart disability, which may be related to service exposure to burn pits and oil well fires.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions, including type 2 diabetes mellitus and its secondary effects. The Veteran's death during the appeal process means that no decision can be made on these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for supraventricular arrhythmia (SVT) was granted with an effective date of October 2, 2020.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are at least as likely as not due to his in-service exposure to hazardous materials.

The Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease, diastolic heart failure, history of myocardial infarct, and hypertension have been granted. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is being remanded.,No new evidence has been received to support the service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's CAD with stable angina was rated at 60 percent effective April 25, 2025. The Board found that the evidence did not show worsening of his condition prior to this date and denied a higher rating.

The Veteran's heart condition appeal was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claim.,Service connection for IBS and migraines has been granted, with IBS being secondary to service-connected somatic symptom disorder and migraines linked to service-connected tinnitus and GERD.