Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus. Service connection was denied for ischemic heart disease due to a lack of in-service incurrence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in a loss or loss of use of one or both lower extremities, and he does not qualify for specially adapted housing or home adaptation grants.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hypertension is denied as the condition did not manifest within one year of separation from service and is not related to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's CAD claim for an initial rating in excess of 10% from December 11, 2014 is also denied due to lack of evidence showing a workload of greater than 5 METs resulting in dyspnea or fatigue.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted service connection. The effective date for this grant is March 31, 2014.,Service connection for CAD and diabetes mellitus is denied as the earliest evidence of these conditions was received after March 31, 2014.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted service connection. The effective date for CAD and diabetes mellitus remains March 31, 2014.,Right upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, and cerebral infarction (stroke) are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, depressive disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, are found to be severe enough to prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. As a result, his claim for TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease and posttraumatic stress disorder do not render him unemployable, as he has a high school education and over 40 years of work experience that allows for full-time employment in desk-based or minimal physical exertion roles.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for a right leg disorder, heart disorder, hypertension, bilateral lung disorder, throat cancer, liver disorder, and bladder disorder. The issues are inextricably intertwined with whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a lumbar spine disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death prior to a final decision being made.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to care for his daily needs without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's right shoulder disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and right inguinal hernia have been granted service connection. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II has also been granted.,Service connection for bicuspid aortic valve is denied as it was not incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral tinnitus due to the lack of a current diagnosis.,Service connection is remanded for ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, and diabetes mellitus (type II) as these conditions may be associated with herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, chronic atrial fibrillation, hypertension, low back disorder, and prostate cancer. The appeals for headaches with loss of balance, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are being remanded.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions listed in the decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for brainstem cancer, heart disorder, and an increased rating for PTSD. The decision found no evidence of a current disability or direct relationship to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The claims for service connection for heart disorder and lumbar spine disorder are denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, heart condition, sinusitis, and GERD. The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for nasal fracture is denied. A 30 percent rating for chronic sinusitis is granted. A 30 percent rating for GERD is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his death. No specific conditions or exposure basis are addressed in the decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of death and potential service connection. The Appellant's claim will be reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding income and net worth, as well as for additional medical opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's conditions.