Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for coronary artery disease and a TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and consideration of updated treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's cardiovascular disability and his ability to work. The issues of increased ratings for coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction residuals and TDIU are being addressed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been granted, but the effective date is not specified as it falls within a year of receipt of the claim.

The Veteran's heart disease, including ischemic heart disease, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and coronary artery disease, was denied service connection due to lack of in-service onset or chronicity, as well as no evidence linking the condition to herbicide exposure.,Service connection for atopic dermatitis (claimed as skin rash lower torso) was also denied because there is no evidence that it began during service or is related to any disease, injury, or event in service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's non-ischemic heart condition, including congestive heart failure, ventricular arrhythmia, and cardiomyopathy, is found to be related to his in-service exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's cause of death is remanded for further review, including obtaining SSA records and determining the eligibility for substitution. The DIC claim remains inextricably intertwined with the substitution issue.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to May 7, 2014 include ischemic heart disease, posttraumatic stress disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss. The Board has determined that referral to the VA’s Director of Compensation Services for extraschedular consideration is warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his active service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease are granted service connection as they are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during service. The bilateral eye condition is remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected conditions, specifically PTSD and hypertension.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of October 28, 2008 for the award of service connection for ischemic heart disease. The claims for increased ratings and TDIU are remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with this decision.

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

The Board denied retroactive benefits for coronary artery disease due to herbicide exposure as the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis at the time of his 1994 denial, and he did not file a claim for service connection after his 1998 diagnosis.

Service connection for bilateral pes planus is granted. Other issues are remanded.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to decide the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and hypertension, both claimed as secondary to PTSD. The Veteran will need VA examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was granted. The Board also remanded the claims for service connection for a heart disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being held in abeyance until his other pending appeal regarding the coronary artery disease claim is adjudicated. The TDIU claim will be readjudicated based on a review of the entire evidentiary record.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease due to exposure to herbicide agents and granted it, finding that the Veteran served in the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era, qualifying him for presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and lung cancer were denied as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other causative factors.