Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for coronary artery disease is denied as it was received within one year of separation from service.

The Veteran's heart disability is being remanded for further evaluation due to conflicting opinions and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, bladder cancer, peripheral vascular disease, and periodic leg movement during sleep are all granted. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for peripheral vascular disease and periodic leg movement disorder due to potential secondary or aggravating effects on these conditions.

Your appeals regarding service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has restored a 60 percent disability rating for ischemic heart disease and SMC at the housebound rate, effective May 1, 2016. The Veteran's IHD was previously reduced to 10 percent in February 2016 but has now been restored.

The Board has remanded the claims for higher ratings for service-connected coronary artery disease, entitlement to special monthly compensation based on housebound status, and total disability rating due to individual unemployability. The Veteran's claim is being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his coronary artery disease (CAD) was granted, and he is now rated at 100% throughout the appeal period. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to August 5, 2003, was dismissed as moot due to the grant of a higher rating for CAD.

The Board denied service connection for breathing condition, coronary artery disease (CAD), and residuals of prostate cancer to include as a result of asbestos exposure due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension, as it is unclear whether this condition is related to herbicide exposure or his service-connected heart disability.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease, along with other disabilities, has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from August 30, 2012. He is also eligible for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate during this period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment, and the Board has granted a total disability individual unemployability (TDIU) rating.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hypertension, to include as secondary to ischemic heart disease is denied. Other claims are either remanded or dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of issues related to service connection, rating, and TDIU. The Veteran's heart disorder claim is currently under review.

Your claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) with history of MI with stent, claimed as ischemic heart disease associated with herbicide exposure, has been granted. The case is dismissed as moot due to the full grant of benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease with acute, subacute, or old myocardial infarction and acute congestive heart failure is rated at 100% effective October 20, 2016. The appeal for earlier effective dates for the increased ratings are denied.

The Board has restored the 60 percent rating for ischemic heart disease from August 25, 2016. However, a higher than 60 percent rating is denied since that date.

The claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder disorder, heart disorder, and diabetes mellitus type II have been granted. The Veteran's current treatment records support the existence of these conditions.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been granted, and he is now entitled to VA benefits starting from the date of his original claim in July 15, 2014.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for lumbar strain service connection remains pending as there was no prior formal or informal claim filed before July 15, 2014.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) for being housebound prior to February 4, 2013 is denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a single permanent disability rated at 100% or meet the criteria of being permanently housebound due to his service-connected disabilities.