Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board is remanding the claims for service connection due to lack of evidence regarding exposure within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam while onboard the USS Graffias.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, rectal cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, left foot neuropathy pain, and right foot neuropathy pain due to potential exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune or herbicide agents during service. The RO is instructed to develop evidence regarding the Veteran’s ship movements and positions during active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus, contributed to his encephalopathy which caused his death. As a result, the appeal for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete information regarding his exposure to herbicide agents during service and verification of his active duty periods. The issues will be reconsidered after these matters are resolved.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, skin condition of the bilateral feet, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy, coronary artery disease, and diabetes due to potential service connection issues.

The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess his service-connected multifocal premature ventricular contractions with episodes of ventricular tachycardia status post myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires additional VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed left shoulder disorder, back disorder, and coronary artery disease. The claims are being remanded for these purposes.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the prior remand directives and has therefore ordered further action to be taken on the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, hearing loss, and coronary artery disease, as well as a TDIU determination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for heart disorder, diabetes mellitus, and cerebrovascular accident due to insufficient evidence of record. Additional development is required to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents or other chemicals during his service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's heart disability and psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's surviving spouse was granted service connection for ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease) due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his active duty in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for scoliosis, pectus excavatum, epistaxis, and a congenital heart condition due to lack of evidence showing an in-service event or injury.,Essential tremors were remanded as the Veteran claimed aggravation during service.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability and an acquired psychiatric disability, as there is no probative evidence of current disabilities.,Service connection was granted for bilateral knee disabilities with separate ratings for the right and left meniscal disabilities. The Veteran received a compensable rating for his right knee scar and a 20 percent rating for tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased evaluation of various conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Parkinson’s disease was dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.,Service connection for coronary artery disease, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and gastrointestinal disorder is remanded as there is insufficient evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's heart condition is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at Nakhon Phanom RTAFB in Thailand.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease, both presumed due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam, are granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining work.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling an examination to determine the current severity of the service-connected diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The SMC based on aid and attendance prior to November 29, 2017 is also being remanded due to inextricably intertwined issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, type II are granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his military service in Vietnam.