Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease, diagnosed as coronary artery disease, is related to his exposure to herbicide agents during service in Thailand.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is related to his exposure to herbicide agents during service in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of death and the need for medical opinions. The appellant's claim is also pending as service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for below-the-knee amputation of the right leg, finding that it is related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's death was caused by arteriosclerotic heart disease, which the Board found to be related to his Gulf War service. The effective date for DIC benefits is set at December 1, 2005.

The Veteran's appeal is about getting a higher rating for his service-connected coronary artery disease. The VA has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status.

The appeal is dismissed for the higher rating claim of ischemic heart disease. The neurological disorder and peripheral neuropathy claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's son is seeking retroactive VA compensation benefits for ischemic heart disease due to herbicide exposure. The Board denied this claim as the prior denial of service connection was not within the timeframe specified by law.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted, with an effective date of June 18, 2013.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board finds that he is entitled to TDIU.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a new examination to assess his ability to work given his service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for residuals of a back injury. The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his in-service acoustic trauma, warranting service connection. The initial disability rating for scar, status post coronary artery bypass graft associated with coronary artery disease remains remanded due to insufficient current evidence.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease are presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam.

The Board has denied service connection for heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The case is being remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board has previously remanded the case for a VA medical opinion, but additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's in-service heart symptoms marked the onset of his current conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeals for right shoulder, elbow, gallbladder removal, kidney stones, and appendix disorders. The Board granted service connection for coronary artery disease, prostate cancer, and diabetes due to exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's service-connected heart condition, including coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction, is rated at 100 percent throughout the appellate period due to a workload of three METs or less resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, or dizziness.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, primarily his heart condition and PTSD, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining meaningful gainful employment. The Board has ordered additional examinations to assess the impact of these conditions on his ability to work.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his coronary artery disease is denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 60 percent.