Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's applications to reopen his claims for service connection for hypertension, heart disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The appeals are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected pulmonary fibrosis is found to be the primary cause of his sleep apnea and cardiovascular disorders, including atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and myocardial infarction. The lung transplant was also deemed secondary to the service-connected pulmonary fibrosis.

The Veteran's gout claim was denied, but service connection for anxiety disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, coronary artery disease, and prostate cancer residuals were all granted.

The Veteran's 60% disability rating for ischemic heart disease is restored, and the claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied. The effective date for the award of service connection for ischemic heart disease is set at August 31, 2010.

The Veteran's service connection claims for HPV infection, knee disorder, heel disorder, heart disorder, and hypertension are remanded due to the need for additional development of her service records.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for further development regarding potential herbicide exposure in the Philippines, which could affect service connection claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, specifically ischemic heart disease and posttraumatic stress disorder, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment since August 23, 2012. The Board has granted a total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU) as of that date.

The Veteran's atrial fibrillation with ischemic heart disease was evaluated at a 60% disability rating from February 1 to June 21, 2011. The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 60 percent during this period due to the absence of evidence showing chronic congestive heart failure or LVEF below 30 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, type II diabetes mellitus, lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction were denied as the evidence did not establish a link to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 9, 2010 for the grant of service connection for coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction was dismissed as there is no freestanding claim for an earlier effective date.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including back disability, respiratory disability, CTS, heart disability, fibromyalgia, bilateral hip disability, and bilateral knee disability. The case is being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's death was found to be caused by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, presumed related to his military service. The claim for DIC benefits is denied as no earlier claim was received prior to the October 2, 2014 submission.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and heart condition, finding that the evidence did not support a link to military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has denied service connection for fatigue, bilateral hearing loss, anxiety, sleep apnea, a heart disability, and melanoma of the abdomen with residual scar due to asbestos and TCE exposure. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his coronary artery disease was not related to his military service and did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.

The appeal for service connection has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II, both presumed to be related to herbicide agent exposure during the Veteran's active service in Thailand.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in Thailand. The Board has determined that the Veteran served near the perimeter of the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, which places him at risk for herbicide exposure. Service connection is granted for prostate cancer on a presumptive basis.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and a stroke and its residuals, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure in Thailand. The Veteran's lay assertions were not credible given the lack of supporting documentation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a low back disorder with sciatic nerve pain and DJD, as well as coronary artery disease. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during or were otherwise related to service.