Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

Service connection for blurred vision, high blood pressure, chest pain, left foot disability, left ankle disability, right foot disability, left knee disability, heart condition, sinus condition, right hand condition, and shin bone pain have been reopened.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) has not been established.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, and coronary artery disease was granted. His rating for coronary artery disease was restored to 60 percent.

The Board has remanded the case to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service, which could potentially grant service connection for cause of death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, diabetic retinopathy, diabetes mellitus type 2, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and tinnitus, rendered him unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment from January 5, 2011, to May 2, 2018.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for a VA examiner's opinion regarding the Veteran's cause of death.

The Veteran's appeal is being referred to the AOJ for further action on his claims, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The Board has not yet made a decision on whether he should receive an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for ischemic heart disease prior to December 7, 2015, or if service connection should be granted for a skin condition secondary to medication taken for a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chloracne, ischemic heart disease, and left great toe disability were denied as there is no evidence of current diagnoses or service connection under the applicable presumptive provisions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a prostate disorder was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claim. Appeals for other conditions were denied as untimely.

The Board has remanded the claims for entitlement to service connection for various conditions, including right knee disability, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and psychiatric disorders. The appeals are currently pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and heart disability. The reasons included that the pre-existing conditions did not worsen during service, there was no current diagnosis of a hearing loss disability or heart disability, and the Veteran's assertions were not supported by medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a heart disorder and cardiovascular renal disorder due to insufficient evidence. Additional development is needed, including obtaining VA treatment records and verifying the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's death was caused by duodenal cancer with metastasis, but the significant condition contributing to his death was ischemic heart disease. The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death due to exposure to herbicides in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, and the earlier effective date for service connection for ischemic heart disease (IHD) was denied.

The Board has denied service connection for a heart disorder due to the lack of current evidence and because there is no nexus between any diagnosed condition and active duty service.,The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for residuals of a stroke and acquired psychiatric disorder, as well as the TDIU claim, due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for coronary artery disease was dismissed. The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as the evidence did not support a finding that it had its onset during active service or was otherwise related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, heart disorder, and diabetes mellitus as secondary to herbicide exposure due to outstanding medical records and further investigation into the Veteran's claimed exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection on accrued benefits and substitution basis due to new evidence being added to the file, including medical records and the Appellant's hearing testimony. The AOJ must make a determination regarding the Appellant’s request for substitution and provide appropriate notifications.

The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, coronary artery disease, hypertension, bilateral shoulder disability, neck disability, and left knee disability have been withdrawn. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions based on the continuity of symptomatology since the in-service motor vehicle accident.