Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is being remanded for further investigation due to the lack of evidence confirming herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for heart disorder, hypertension, and pregnancy related disorders due to additional development being required.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of left elbow fracture, left leg fracture, and left arm nerve damage are remanded due to outstanding records from the accident.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease (IHD) are granted as they are presumed related to in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease is rated at 100% effective from March 1, 2018. The other conditions have been denied.

The Veteran's vertigo is granted as service connected, and the increased evaluation for coronary artery disease (CAD) is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, tinnitus, and heart disease/disorder have all been denied.,Service connection has been granted for sleep apnea secondary to anxiety disorder and headaches secondary to anxiety disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his ischemic heart disease (IHD) due to insufficient evidence in the record, particularly regarding the current status and severity of his cardiac disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids has been reopened, but the Board is remanding it due to a lack of recent medical records and an examination.,The effective date for service-connected hypertensive heart disease remains August 12, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents, as there are incomplete records and a need to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for bilateral hearing loss, squamous cell carcinoma, intracranial subdural hematoma, peripheral neuropathy, thyroid disability, and heart disability. The remand is due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's coronary artery disease (ischemic heart disease) is granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder) is granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's vertigo is granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's death was due to congestive heart failure, which is presumed to be related to Agent Orange exposure. The Board has determined that the claim for service-connected burial benefits should be remanded for further evaluation of whether ischemic heart disease qualifies under VA criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for an increased level of SMC based on need for higher level of aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine, coronary artery disease, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. As a result, TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his claim for a higher rating for tinnitus, service connection for right foot gout, left shoulder disorder, right elbow disorder, right foot disorder, and left foot disorder are all denied.,Service connection for right foot gout is denied because the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of right foot gout.,Service connection for a left shoulder disorder is denied as there is no evidence that the condition began during active service or is related to an in-service disease or injury.,Service connection for a right elbow disorder, right foot disorder, and left foot disorder are all denied due to lack of current diagnoses and insufficient evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board denied his claim for TDIU.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his military service and the heart disorder or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that caused his death.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus have been granted. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for the issuance of a Statement of the Case regarding increased disability ratings for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities. The TDIU claim remains pending.