Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claim and found new and material evidence to support a reopening of the previously denied claim for service connection for the Veteran’s cause of death. However, it was determined that there is no causal relationship between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his suicide.

The Board has reopened several previously denied claims but has not granted service connection for any of the conditions. The decision is mixed, with some issues being remanded and others having new evidence received that does not meet the criteria for reopening.

The Veteran's death was not caused by his own willful misconduct, and at the time of death he was not in receipt of compensation for service-connected disability that met the criteria for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that the Veteran's in-service high cholesterol and hyperlipidemia, chest pain, and heart palpitations led to his current condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease, varicose veins of the right leg, and varicose veins of the left leg. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU was withdrawn, and the Board dismissed it. The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on his need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes, erectile dysfunction, and a heart disorder are all granted. The heart disorder claim is remanded.

The Veteran's claims of increased ratings for coronary artery disease and PTSD, as well as the earlier effective dates for SMC at the housebound rate, TDIU, and DEA benefits are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and information regarding his employment status.

The Board has remanded the cases of increased rating for coronary artery disease and service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus due to incomplete information from the Veteran regarding his treatment providers. The total disability rating based on individual unemployability claim is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and incomplete addendum opinions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for TBI, Alzheimer’s disease, headaches, low back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, right ankle disability, and heart disability. The hearing loss claim is also being remanded.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for acne of the shoulders and chest. The case is remanded to determine service connection for postoperative coronary artery bypass graft surgery, including coronary artery disease and aortic stenosis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and also requested additional information regarding his periods of active duty. The Veteran is also required to undergo a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his lumbar spine disability, left knee disability, pulmonary disability, heart disability, Parkinson’s disease, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeals regarding higher ratings for diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as arteriosclerotic heart disease. The Board found that the Veteran did not have herbicide exposure during service and his heart condition is not related to service, thus denying the claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and coronary artery disease were not rated higher than the assigned levels from May 5, 2011 through December 31, 2015.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, a heart disability (to include ischemic heart disease), hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical evidence.,The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for any of these conditions as there is no credible evidence that they began during active duty or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various disabilities and whether new evidence supports reopening a claim. The case is returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his service connection claims for diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease (CAD). The Board found that these conditions are secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including psychiatric and orthopedic disabilities. Obesity was also considered an intermediate step in this causal chain.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease was denied service connection as it is not related to his military service, including herbicide exposure. The Board found that the evidence did not support a direct link between the condition and service.