Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's heart disability is being remanded for further evaluation due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and coronary artery disease (Ischemic Heart Disease) are granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure and presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran is placed on continuous medication for his ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma B cell type, and diabetes mellitus type II are all granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure in Korea.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's coronary artery disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma B cell type, and diabetes mellitus type II based on presumed exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease was granted. The diseases are presumed to have been incurred in service due to exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease due to herbicide exposure, but denied service connection for thyroid disorder due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has dismissed all appeals for service connection and TDIU due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's coronary artery disease since September 1, 2015. The reduction from 100 percent to 30 percent was proper as the evidence demonstrated an overall improvement in the Veteran’s disability picture.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations, review of records, and clarification regarding potential exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for increased ratings for PTSD and coronary artery disease. The TDIU claim is also pending.

The Veteran's CAD was granted a 100 percent initial rating, effective July 26, 2019. The Veteran’s Hodgkin's disease is rated as noncompensable from February 1, 2014.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, heart condition, lung condition, and hypertension have been dismissed as the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeals.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and a nexus opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection was granted for neuropathy of the left upper extremity and sarcoidosis, both found to be related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction with atrial fibrillation and bilateral atrial dilatation was denied as the evidence did not show entitlement prior to February 10, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, renal artery stenosis, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (heart disease), and PTSD are denied. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity are remanded. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also remanded.

The Board has decided that a new VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's heart disability is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, as well as whether it is aggravated by any other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for a heart condition, as it requires an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's heart condition and his presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The current VA examination report is deemed inadequate in this regard.

The Board has granted service connection for porphyria cutanea tarda, diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease due to presumed exposure to herbicides during active service. The claim was reopened based on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for a new examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease.