Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD is granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent, but no higher. The Board finds the Veteran’s current heart condition and cervical spine disability issues are inextricably intertwined with his remanded claim for increased ratings.

The Veteran's death was caused by anemia, liver failure, and myocardial infraction. The VA examiner is requested to determine if the service-connected pulmonary fibrosis contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, ulcer condition (likely GERD), hemorrhoid disability, and bilateral tinea pedis due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset or relationship to service. The Veteran is entitled to a VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA opinion regarding whether any of the conditions causing or contributing to the Veteran's death were related to service.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and loss of the right leg as they were not shown to be related to service or due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The Heart Condition case is remanded as there are insufficient findings regarding its relationship to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating prior to May 15, 2014. The Board also granted TDIU based on service-connected disabilities prior to September 23, 2013, and SMC from prior to May 15, 2014.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic heart condition, including residuals of myocardial infarction with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease, is granted. The claim for a compensable rating for a right shoulder disability is remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, and his ischemic heart disease from September 1, 2016 is rated at 60 percent. The Board found the evidence insufficient to warrant a higher rating for ischemic heart disease.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for bilateral hearing loss, effective dates prior to July 9, 2012, for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, and service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues have been remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis and coronary artery disease, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability due to any chronic hepatitis infection. The claim for secondary service connection for coronary artery disease to include as due to hepatitis was also denied.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is rated at 60 percent, effective April 26, 2019.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus remains at a 20 percent rating. The Board did not find evidence of regulation of activities required for an increase to 40 percent.,Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is rated at 40 percent.,Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is rated at 40 percent.,Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity is rated at 10 percent.,Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity is rated at 10 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a heart disability and skin disorder, as they are related to service exposure to herbicide agents. The claims will be reviewed again with additional evidence and examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluation and earlier effective dates were denied. The current rating for hypertension is 10 percent, but the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. Effective dates for service connection of hypertension and hypertensive heart disease, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, status-post CABG, are also denied.

The claim of service connection for cause of death was denied in May 1985 due to lack of a relationship between the Veteran's heart condition and his military service. The claim has not been reopened with new and material evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for right-hand condition with a fracture and limitation of motion is denied.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) is remanded due to the need for a new examination.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for PTSD, heart condition, respiratory condition, bronchitis, lower back condition, and sleep disorder due to lack of evidence regarding the Veteran's dates of service.

The veteran's spouse is not eligible for nonservice-connected death pension benefits due to her income exceeding the maximum allowable limit.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, nervous condition with stomach problems, hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), hypercholesterolemia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and acute cholecystitis are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,Service connection is denied for hypertension, CAD, and hypercholesterolemia.