Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and the appeal is remanded.,The Veteran's claim of entitlement to compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for heart damage was granted.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease (CAD) and diabetes mellitus, type II, based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's service in the Republic of Vietnam.

Service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) is granted. The issues of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, essential hypertension with ocular changes, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction, did not render him totally unemployable prior to May 30, 2014.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for hypertension, prostate cancer residuals, and TDIU due to cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again as new medical opinions are needed.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied as his disability did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease and bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection. The VA will seek additional exposure information, obtain private treatment records, and schedule appropriate examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, heart condition, sickle cell trait, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome have all been denied due to lack of evidence showing in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for DJD of the lumbar spine, bilateral ankles, bilateral feet, COPD, a cardiovascular disorder, and PTSD due to incomplete records from Social Security Administration (SSA).

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service in Vietnam, which could affect his claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and prostate cancer, both presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than January 16, 2015 for coronary artery disease was denied. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding the claims for hemorrhoids and lumbar strain.,Initial ratings for coronary artery disease, hemorrhoids, and lumbar strain are also remanded due to incomplete records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents, including coronary artery disease/congestive heart failure, nasopharyngeal cancer, obstructive sleep apnea, eye disability, balance/vestibular disorder, sinusitis, and depressive disorder. The case will be returned after further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation on a secondary basis due to varicose veins. An addendum VA opinion is needed to address causation and aggravation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are remanded due to unclear information about his exposure to herbicides during naval service. Additional development is needed, including verification of his service within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, including as due to herbicide agent exposure, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding of in-service exposure and thus could not establish service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus, vertigo, and a heart disability. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded as there are no VA examinations addressing the issue.

The Board has denied service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, low back, left hip, right hip, and right knee disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran's current disabilities are not considered the result of an August 1972 motor vehicle accident.,Service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus has also been denied as there is no credible evidence of herbicide exposure in Thailand during the Veteran's period of active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and reopening of previously denied claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,An earlier effective date claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with other issues on appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, CAD, and prostate cancer due to a lack of in-service herbicide exposure. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.