Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease (CAD) as a result of exposure to herbicides due to insufficient evidence regarding his alleged exposure in Thailand.

The Veteran was granted TDIU prior to June 24, 2013 due to his service-connected disabilities. The issue of TDIU beginning June 24, 2013 is moot as the Veteran has a schedular 100 percent rating for his heart disability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination, including obtaining updated medical evidence and VA examinations.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, scar from heart surgery, and other conditions have been granted service connection. A 10% rating has been assigned for bilateral hearing loss as of September 11, 2018.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease is granted due to exposure in Vietnam. The low back disability claim is remanded as the Board did not provide a VA examination.

The Board has ordered an expert medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's heart disorder existed prior to service and was aggravated by service, or is otherwise related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension due to potential exposure to herbicide agents in service. Additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran served within the 12-nautical-mile territorial waters of the Republic of Vietnam during his service aboard the U.S.S. Hancock.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of back pain and granted it. The claims for heart disability (hypertension) and stroke with left side weakness tremors, as secondary to hypertension, are denied. The claim for service connection of back disability, claimed as secondary to right knee disability, is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his ischemic heart disease is remanded due to the need for updated medical records and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for ischemic heart disease and a TDIU prior to January 8, 2019 are being remanded due to the addition of new VA medical records and a Disability Benefits Questionnaire.

The Veteran's increased ratings for coronary artery disease and PTSD with depressive disorder are denied. A Total Disability Rating due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected coronary artery disease was denied, but he was granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities.

The petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a prostate disorder is allowed. The appeal is granted to that extent only, and the claims of entitlement to service connection for a prostate disorder and heart disorder are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bathroom modifications, including a walk-in shower with safety bars, are medically necessary to provide access to essential lavatory and sanitary facilities due to his service-connected disabilities. The improvements were completed prior to VA authorization but deemed necessary for his health and safety.

The Veteran's appeal for glaucoma and ischemic heart disease has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these claims.,Tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity have all been granted service connection. The Veteran's hypertension and a skin disability (to include chloracne) are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and ischemic heart disease are presumed to have been incurred during his active service in Thailand due to exposure to herbicides.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as the Veteran does not meet VA disability compensation criteria.

The Veteran's initial increased rating for ischemic heart disease was granted at a 10 percent evaluation from July 6, 2001 to January 3, 2002. From January 4, 2002 to January 23, 2002, the Veteran received a 60 percent rating due to coronary bypass surgery. The current claim for an increased rating was denied as of October 24, 2018.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for borderline diabetes and coronary artery disease are being remanded due to the need for additional verification of his alleged Vietnam exposure and for updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is granted as service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents at the Korean DMZ during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease (claimed as hypertension including the residuals of a cerebrovascular accident) has been granted due to new and material evidence received since the April 2011 rating decision. The Board found that the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam service is presumed, and thus he meets the second criterion for service connection. The Board also found a reasonable possibility of a link between the Veteran's hypertension including the residuals of a cerebrovascular accident and his in-service exposure to Agent Orange.