Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease is granted due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam, and the condition has manifested to a degree of at least 10 percent since service.

The Board denied service connection for heart disease, lung disease, and right knee disability due to the lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating for coronary artery disease in excess of 30 percent prior to July 17, 2008 and in excess of 60 percent thereafter has been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and congestive heart failure are remanded due to uncertainty regarding his exposure to herbicide agents in the Republic of Vietnam. The claim for coronary artery disease is also remanded as it may be related to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable, and the Board has granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

Service connection is granted for left and right foot disabilities, myelodysplasia, emphysema, COPD, lung cancer, and ischemic heart disease.,Service connection is denied for sinus disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, type II diabetes mellitus, low back disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and skin cancer are all granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active service.

The Veteran's service-connected heart disorder and bilateral hearing loss have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a grant of Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to incomplete records, including private medical records. A new VA examination is needed to assess the severity of his TMJ and CAD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining and securing substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease with cardiomyopathy and HOCN, as well as diabetes mellitus type II due to Agent Orange exposure are granted. The claim for service connection for a back disability is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, kidney disease, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right eye vision loss and left eye vision impairment, right foot amputation, and a heart disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension and its secondary effects on other disabilities. The decision was based on a finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to a lack of VA examination regarding service connection for heart disorder and left eye cataract. The Veteran's heart disorder is denied as there is no evidence it was incurred in or aggravated by service, and his bilateral cataracts are being remanded for an appropriate medical opinion.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD and Coronary Artery Disease, but has found that additional development is needed due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's hypertension, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus are all service-connected. The rating for hypertension is restored to 20 percent, while ratings for CAD and DM remain at 20 percent.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and ischemic heart disease are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at U-Tapao Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension to include as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, DMII, and IHD. The remand requires a new VA examination with an updated opinion on whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to service or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.