Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) prior to January 12, 2017 was denied. A rating of 60 percent for CAD from January 12, 2017 is granted and the case is remanded for further development regarding cervical spine disability and vestibular disorder.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, ischemic heart disease (IHD), nephrosclerosis, and headaches due to a failure to report for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to determine the severity of the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation prior to January 1, 2017.

The Veteran's left knee disability is currently rated as 20 percent disabling for extension, effective July 27, 2017. The Board has found no basis to grant a higher evaluation based on limitation of motion at any point during the appeal period.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and heart disease are remanded due to conflicting opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for coronary artery disease and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound criteria are denied as they were not filed until April 13, 2017.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for heart condition and sleep apnea, with a focus on whether the Veteran's current conditions are related to his service-connected sinusitis.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating greater than 70 percent for PTSD has been dismissed as the maximum benefits have already been granted. The issue of service connection for coronary artery disease with myocardial infarct is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes, heart condition, peripheral neuropathy, psychiatric disability, and hearing loss has been granted.,Service connection is established for diabetes mellitus due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during military service.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease as there is no current diagnosis of the condition and the Veteran's chest pain does not constitute a disability.

The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease is rated at a 60 percent disability level, effective from January 28, 2014.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development regarding the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange in Okinawa, Japan. The RO is required to undertake additional searches with JSRRC and the U.S. Army for information corroborating the Veteran’s claimed exposure.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence linking the Veteran's conditions to his military service or any exposure thereto.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left foot condition is denied.,The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his left shoulder strain with acromioclavicular joint separation is denied.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his second-degree atrioventricular block, Mobitz type 2 (heart condition) prior to November 16, 2017, is denied.,The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 60 percent for his second-degree atrioventricular block, Mobitz type 2 (heart condition) since November 16, 2017, is denied.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his chest surgical scar, status post pacemaker insertion, is denied.,The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for multiple myeloma, heart disability (atrial fibrillation), and dementia. The decision found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for service connection for multiple myeloma. Service connection was also not granted for a heart disability or dementia.

The Veteran's heart condition, diabetic retinopathy of the right eye, vision disabilities other than diabetic retinopathy of the right eye, and sleep apnea have been granted service connection. The heart condition is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for hypertensive heart disease and TDIU are being remanded due to inconsistencies in the medical findings from two VA examinations. The Board will seek clarification on these inconsistent findings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including fatigue, heart disorder, diabetes mellitus, headaches, tremors, seizures, and short term memory loss, all of which are claimed as related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The VA is instructed to obtain SSA records and conduct a VA examination to determine the etiology of these conditions.