Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied. The RO granted service connection for PTSD on February 9, 2018.,The Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction were both rated as noncompensable under their respective diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's service connection claims for sarcoidosis, cervical spine disorder, and various other conditions have been reopened. The Board finds that the evidence supports a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development due to duty-to-assist errors in obtaining medical opinions related to the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension, as well as the claim for TDIU. The Veteran's representative provided additional medical evidence in support of his hypertension claim, which was not considered by the RO. A new VA opinion is needed to address whether the Veteran's hypertension is caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes and/or CAD.

The Veteran's service-connected chest scar is granted a 10 percent rating, but no higher. The ratings for type II diabetes mellitus and CAD are remanded due to lack of recent VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability and hypertension due to inadequate opinions regarding their etiology. The claims are now pending for further review.

The Veteran's heart condition is currently rated at 60 percent, and a higher rating or TDIU are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected. The respiratory condition, lumbar spine condition, right leg condition, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, and headaches are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected coronary artery disease status post coronary artery bypass graft is being remanded due to the instability of his condition, which prevented VA from scheduling an examination. The Board orders another attempt to obtain updated treatment records and schedule the Veteran for an examination by an appropriate clinician.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective April 15, 2015 due to his service-connected coronary artery disease and tinnitus. The decision also indicates that the Veteran's employment background was as a mechanic, limiting his ability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The claim for service connection for coronary artery disease with congestive heart failure was reopened due to new evidence provided by the Veteran, but the issues of sleep apnea and TDIU are still pending.

The Board has determined that additional examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's service-connected diabetes has aggravated his peripheral neuropathies in all extremities, and to address whether there are any other issues related to these conditions. The claims for service connection will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's heart condition, including coronary artery disease, angina, and hypertension, is being remanded for a new VA medical opinion due to the inadequacy of the previous opinion. The claim will also be reviewed for verification of DDT exposure during service in Thailand.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that the Veteran's account of exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides in Vietnam was not credible. The Board also found no evidence of exposure to asbestos or other chemicals during his time at Laughlin Air Force Base. As a result, the claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease and stroke residuals due to Agent Orange exposure as there is insufficient evidence to establish service connection. The VA will obtain all outstanding treatment records, including those from Dr. K.S., and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to determine if his conditions are related to his active service.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death due to PTSD, finding that it did not contribute substantially or materially to his death. The Board also found that the cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease were not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disorder, hypertension, prostate disorder, acquired psychiatric disorders (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorder), and respiratory disorders (including asbestosis and COPD) have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to incomplete information and records. The Veteran is required to provide copies of his Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits records.

The Board denied the petition to reopen a claim of service connection for a heart disability, finding that new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.