Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion, and now requires a new addendum from a VA internal medicine specialist to determine if the Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer and coronary artery disease contributed to his overall decline in health such that he was unable to resist the effects of the primary cause of death (cardio-respiratory arrest due to COPD and right heart failure).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence not having been received. The Veteran's original claim for residuals of a right spontaneous pneumothorax was denied in December 1990, and no new or material evidence has since been submitted.

The Board has denied service connection for back disability, sleep apnea, heart disability, hypertension, and hepatitis C as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during service or are related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's coronary artery disease, and to assign an appropriate effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the onset and cause of the Veteran's sleep apnea, specifically whether it is related to his military service or aggravated by his heart condition.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease from October 9, 1998 to October 17, 2008 is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding the METs estimation.

The Board denied service connection for coronary heart disease and the cause of death, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's period of service. The Board also found that the Veteran did not have any service-connected disabilities listed as contributing causes of his death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for prostate cancer, coronary artery disease, and binary lipid disease due to potential exposure at Camp Lejeune. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is intertwined with these issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inconsistencies in the medical opinions and need for additional evidence regarding herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran has a current diagnosis of ischemic heart disease and whether his heart condition was incurred or aggravated by service, including exposure to herbicides. The case will also be reviewed to see if there is evidence of herbicide exposure during active duty.

The Board denied service connection for Ischemic Heart Disease, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, and Right Shoulder Disorder as the evidence did not support a current disability or link to service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides in Thailand, which could impact his claims for service connection. The case is being remanded for further action.

The Board denied service connection for right foot bunion, sleep apnea, hypertension, heart condition, and depression/anxiety.,It was determined that the Veteran's current conditions do not meet the criteria for service connection as they did not begin during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has denied the reopening of claims for service connection for HTN, prostate disorder, and cardiac disorder due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's herbicide agent exposure during service in Korea, including along the DMZ. The cases will be returned for further action.

The Veteran's claims for heart disability, urinary condition, and dizziness (upper extremity peripheral neuropathy) have been denied. The claim for dizziness (lower extremity peripheral neuropathy) is being remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for low back disability, left leg disability, heart disorder, right finger disability, big toe disability, GSW residuals, left thumb disability, and nose disability. The remand also includes requests for additional VA treatment records, Workers' Compensation records, and updated employment information.

The Veteran's widow filed for DIC benefits on April 25, 1997. The Board denied the request for an earlier effective date as there was no prior claim or communication showing intent to file a DIC application before that date.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings and effective dates on several service-connected conditions have been withdrawn. The Board has dismissed the appeal.

The petition to reopen the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted. The case is remanded for further development regarding the cause and aggravation of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction by his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II and coronary artery disease.