Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's son, N.F., is recognized as a helpless child of the Veteran due to permanent incapacity for self-support prior to reaching age 18.,Service connection granted for ischemic heart disease (atherosclerotic heart disease) based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional information and examinations regarding his claimed conditions, particularly concerning his exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeals regarding earlier effective dates for the 100 percent rating for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), an earlier effective date for the 10 percent rating for the residual scar associated with CABG, and a rating in excess of 30 percent for persistent depressive disorder. The Board dismissed these issues as the Veteran requested to withdraw them.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a reduction in his prostate cancer rating to 60% and discontinuance of SMC at the housebound rate, but granted entitlement to Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) effective from April 1, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) with myocardial infarction and CABG is remanded due to the need for an updated VA examination to assess the current severity of his disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for osteoarthritis, heart disability, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, cerebral vascular accident, and dementia due to inextricably intertwined issues. The cause of death claim is also being remanded.

The Board has denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for ischemic heart disease, but has remanded the issue of hepatitis C. The Board also found that there is no evidence of ischemic heart disease prior to December 29, 2003.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to insufficient evidence or procedural issues.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding heart disease, left leg disability, and conjunctivitis. The issues of service connection for these conditions are being returned to the RO for additional development.

The Board dismissed the appeals for an earlier effective date and a higher disability rating for coronary artery disease as the Appellant did not file a timely substantive appeal.

The Veteran has withdrawn his claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD). The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including coronary artery disease, diabetes, chronic kidney failure, COPD, and PTSD, to include as secondary to exposure to certain herbicide agents. The Veteran's service in Vietnam is being verified, and a VA examination will be scheduled if his presence during the applicable time period and location is confirmed.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected.,Ischemic heart disease and DM II are not granted as service connected, due to lack of exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's appeal of the claim for service connection for a heart murmur is dismissed as moot due to the grant in December 2013. The claims for increased disability evaluations for sinusitis, hemorrhoids, and tinea pedis are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a heart disorder, as claimed as ischemic heart disease. The reasons include incomplete or unavailable service treatment records, and the need for additional medical opinions to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for chronic ischemic heart disease was denied, and his claim for TDIU was also denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a schedular or extra-schedular TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities alone.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease (CAD) is remanded due to uncertainty regarding his exposure to herbicide agents during his time in Korea. The Board requests additional verification of the Veteran’s alleged exposure at Camp Alamo from December 1970 to June 1971.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease due to herbicide agent exposure while stationed at Udorn RTAFB Thailand.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding records and a need for an examination. The issues include left knee, right knee, right shoulder, bilateral hip, insomnia, and heart disability (mitral valve prolapse).

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 60 percent or higher for coronary artery disease (CAD) has been denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability as a result of service connected disabilities.