Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claim for ischemic heart disease, which he contends is related to his exposure to herbicide agents while serving in Vietnam, has been remanded due to the need for additional factual development regarding his service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral eye disability, heart disability, and diabetes mellitus were denied. The Board found no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other conditions that could support the claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the cause of the Veteran's death, specifically whether his coronary artery disease aggravated his pancreatic cancer.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and hypertension as the result of exposure to Agent Orange are granted. The claim for peripheral neuropathy is remanded due to lack of evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and coronary artery disease. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to his in-service exposure to herbicides. His coronary artery disease, nephropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathies are also granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Board dismissed the appeals due to the Veteran's death, and no service connection was granted for any of the conditions.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death and denied accrued benefits due to lack of pending claims at the time of death.

The Board has remanded the claims for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to additional development being necessary.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional medical examinations and opinions to determine the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorder, as well as the current severity of his heart disorder. The issues of service connection for a psychiatric disorder and entitlement to an increased rating for a heart disorder are being remanded due to incomplete or insufficient examination reports.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of ischemic heart disease is dismissed as the decision that assigned the current July 2, 2003 effective date has already become final.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a heart disorder, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The Board will take all necessary steps to determine if the Veteran was within 12 nautical miles of the Republic of Vietnam and attempt to corroborate his assertions.

The Board has granted service connection for heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The remaining issues of peripheral neuropathy and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of the appellant's sleep apnea, coronary artery disease, and respiratory disability. The claims are currently in a state where further evidence is needed.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's heart disorder (supraventricular arrythmia) and respiratory disorder (bronchial asthma) are related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's back disability, neck disability, and heart condition are etiologically linked to active duty service. The claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of a heart disability, including cardiomyopathy and CAD. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board denied claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, a heart condition, gastrointestinal disability (hiatal hernia/GERD), and a right knee disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to need the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate examination reports and outstanding VA treatment records.