Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's service aboard the USS Coral Sea is unclear, and further investigation is needed to determine if he served within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam. Service connection for ischemic heart disease as due to Agent Orange exposure will be remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives, and will consider whether a medical opinion is needed for the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The issues include ischemic heart disease and prostate cancer.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and remanded the claims for increased ratings of knee disabilities, ankle disabilities, heart disability, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability was denied as there is no evidence that it was incurred in or aggravated by service. Claims for increased ratings of knee and ankle disabilities, heart disability, and sleep apnea are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran's service aboard the U.S.S. Chara (AE-31) was within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam, which could affect his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease is now rated at 100 percent effective August 14, 2015. He also received special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate beginning that date.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents while serving at Nakhon Phanom RTAFB and thus meets the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, CAD, acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD), hypertension, malaise and fatigue, and GERD due to potential service connection issues. The Veteran's active duty service included exposure to noise in-service without protection.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed for the claims of increased ratings for hypertension and coronary artery disease, as well as service connection for erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's VA treatment records are to be obtained, and a supplemental examination is required.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unemployable, and the Board has granted a TDIU rating effective May 6, 2009. The remaining claims for increased ratings are dismissed as the Veteran withdrew them in his attorney's April 2019 correspondence.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) was denied. The Board found that there was no indication of intent to file a claim for CAD prior to March 27, 2006.

The Veteran's service connection claims for flat feet and a heart condition due to herbicide agent exposure are denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or causation.

The claims of service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disorders, hearing loss, tinnitus, migraine headaches, heart disorder, and high blood pressure have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,New evidence has not reopened previously denied claims of service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI), blurry vision, and blepharospasm.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as he can dress himself, bathe, manage his finances, and take care of his hygiene needs. The Board denied special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has found that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are incomplete due to missing VA treatment records. The case is being remanded to obtain these records.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and atrial flutter as due to herbicide exposure, finding no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to incomplete records, inadequate examinations, and need for additional testing. The issues include stroke, heart disability secondary to hypertension, lumbar spine conditions, bilateral knee disabilities, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange. The claims are being reviewed again as part of a de novo process.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of coronary artery disease (CAD) is denied. The TDIU and SMC claims are dismissed as moot due to the combined 100% rating, and the DEA eligibility claim is denied prior to March 24, 2010.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and heart disorder. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was also denied. Additionally, the Board found that recoupment of severance pay is proper.