Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion addressing the collective impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a back condition, bilateral leg condition, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, depression, and heart condition. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or within one year of discharge.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling. The Board denied a higher rating for PTSD and granted TDIU benefits based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluding him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the cases due to ongoing development needed for the issue of an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for arteriosclerotic heart disease. The effective date issues are also being remanded.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hepatitis C and heart disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeals for right ankle disorder, heart disorder, IBS, and circumcision. The claim of service connection for a lumbar spine disorder is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of coronary artery disease, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, type II, and cataracts are granted. The claim for service connection of renal insufficiency is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development and clarification of his exposure history, as well as additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a heart disorder is allowed. The appeal is granted to that extent only, and the case is remanded due to the need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and evaluation of his service-connected right hand disability, as well as additional claims related to migraine headaches, eye disorder, cervical spine disorder, left upper extremity disorder, jaw pain/facial spasms, skin disorder, and heart disorder.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease has been rated at 30 percent since August 2010, and this rating is granted for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. However, the aortic valve replacement and atrial fibrillation are not related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.,Specifically, the Veteran's bilateral shoulder and wrist disabilities, heart disability, severe headache disability, PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder are being reviewed.

The Veteran's current 30% rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) is insufficient, and a new VA examination is needed to assess the severity of his condition.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lung disorder, coronary artery disease, liver disorder, and psychiatric disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for left leg tumor with scar, heart condition, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II. The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for left arm pain has been denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The service connection for ischemic heart disease is remanded as the issue involves a possible presumption of herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied higher initial ratings for the Veteran's service-connected Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) and has remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to August 12, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, both presumed to be related to the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his active service in Thailand. The cause of death is also considered due to service-connected ischemic heart disease.