Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to lack of evidence linking coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral vascular disease to active service.

The Veteran's initial and subsequent ratings for coronary artery disease (CAD) status post coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) are being remanded due to new symptoms reported since the last examination in October 2013.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease associated with herbicide exposure is remanded due to the lack of recent medical evidence and the Veteran's assertion of worsening symptoms.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bone cancer, prostate cancer, and heart disease due to herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran served at Dover Air Force Base where he allegedly handled Agent Orange.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not granted and have been remanded for further action.

The Veteran's initial rating for coronary artery disease was denied prior to September 8, 2018. However, starting from September 8, 2018, the Veteran was granted a 100% disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's coronary artery disease (CAD) had its onset during his period of service and is related to it, thus granting service connection for CAD.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at 100 percent since April 15, 2014.,DM II with erectile dysfunction and proteinuria is rated at 20 percent. The Veteran has been granted a TDIU from January 14, 2013.,CAD status post myocardial infarction remains at 60 percent.,Coronary artery bypass graft does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease is denied as there is no evidence of ankylosis or limitation of motion to 30 degrees.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, ischemic heart disease (IHD), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension, as these conditions may be related to his in-service exposure to pesticides, insecticides, and commercial herbicides.

The Veteran's cause of death was not related to service-connected conditions, and the Board found that his congestive heart failure was not caused by or aggravated by service. The VA examiner's post-mortem analysis concluded that the cause of death was less likely than not incurred in or by an in-service injury, event or illness.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than February 6, 2014, for the grant of service connection for coronary artery disease is granted. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular rating. The claims for service connection for colon disorder and chronic psychiatric disorder are remanded due to incomplete information.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence, including a medical opinion from his VA primary care doctor regarding the need for an electric scooter. The VAMC should also obtain any missing treatment records and ensure all relevant guidelines are provided to Dr. T.H.Y.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a sinus disability, sleep disability, and heart disability due to potential issues with the evidence considered in previous decisions. The Veteran's attorney withdrew appeals for COPD and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to consider the Veteran's TDIU claim prior to February 25, 2015. The AOJ will request private treatment records and review whether referral for extraschedular consideration is warranted.

The Veteran's death was not caused by or contributed to by service or a service-connected disability, including exposure to herbicide agents. The cause of death (cardiac arrest due to esophageal cancer) is not related to service and there is no secondary connection to a service-connected condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient discussion of all diagnosed heart conditions and conflicting medical opinions. The Veteran's attorney argues that the VA examiner’s reliance on the inaccurate assumptions regarding the Veteran's tobacco use history for support of the negative nexus opinion renders it inadequate.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease, status post multiple angioplasties, is rated at a 100 percent since October 11, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain an addendum opinion regarding his service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea. The TDIU claim remains pending.