Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's ischemic CAD with stent placements was rated at 60 percent prior to August 24, 2016. From August 24, 2016, the rating was increased to 100 percent.

The Board denied claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, a heart condition including coronary artery disease and/or residual of myocardial infarction, and hypertension. The Veteran's claims were remanded for further development regarding degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and cervical spine.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the Veteran's coronary artery disease rating from 60% to 30% was proper based on improvement in his disability symptomology as evidenced by improved left ventricular ejection fraction and an improved METs level.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, heart disorder, increased rating for low back disability, and TDIU due to outstanding records not being obtained. The Veteran is also requested to provide private treatment records dated December 18, 2008, September 6, 2011, and September 8, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for myocardial infarction was denied, and the Board found that the earliest possible effective date is December 22, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral eye disability, heart disability, kidney disability, diabetes mellitus, stroke residuals, memory loss, and blackouts and seizures, all claimed as related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during service or were otherwise linked to the Veteran's time in active duty.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied prior to December 22, 2017. From that date onwards, the Veteran received a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection and higher ratings for various disabilities, including tinnitus, a heart condition, bilateral hearing loss, right lumbar radiculopathy, right hip disability, major depressive disorder, neck disability, low back disability, and right knee disability. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address these issues.,The Veteran's claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his service-connected disabilities, including tinnitus and heart condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development to determine his eligibility for TDIU and SMC based on the need of regular aid and attendance or housebound status, as well as to clarify whether he has been employed in a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to have permanently aggravated his hypertension, resulting in service connection for the condition.,The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and hypertension are found to have permanently aggravated his residuals of a stroke, resulting in service connection for the condition.,The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and hypertension are found to have permanently aggravated his heart disability, resulting in service connection for the condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to July 16, 2013 for service connection of coronary artery disease/left heart catheterization and associated scars.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his failure to report for VA examinations. The claims will be remanded to schedule new examinations.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, to include as secondary to hypertension and/or high cholesterol, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his in-service symptoms of high cholesterol and chest pains.

The Board dismissed the appeals for increased ratings of post-traumatic stress disorder and ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease) as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's increased disability rating for coronary artery disease is being remanded due to a lack of recent VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, status post bypass graft and infarction is reopened. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and provide the Veteran with a VA examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition due to new and material evidence. However, the case is remanded as additional development is needed to determine if his current heart conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to July 5, 2018. The Board granted TDIU based on the combined disability rating of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient rationale in previous VA examination reports and failure to obtain relevant medical records. The Veteran is required to undergo new examinations for his hearing loss, chest pain, hypertension, and jungle rot.