Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a higher evaluation of his service-connected coronary artery disease with coronary artery bypass graft is denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 60 percent.

The Veteran's heart condition, diabetes mellitus, bilateral peripheral neuropathy in the lower extremities, and squamous cancer left cheek with residuals have been granted service connection due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's dementia and Alzheimer's with depression were denied as not related to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy was granted on a secondary basis to his now service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of earlier effective date for bilateral hearing loss, initial increased evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of delayed treatment for blood poisoning.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical records and the need for a further opinion regarding the Veteran's heart disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with legible copies of VA Form 21-2680s, conflicting findings in the April 2015 private and VA examination reports, and a need for an additional VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease was granted a disability rating of 100 percent from February 1, 2017 to October 2, 2017.

The claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease (claimed as heart disease) is reopened and the Veteran's current disability may be related to service. The appeal is granted.

The Veteran's hearing loss, coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction, and hypertension are all denied. The cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and right lower extremity radiculopathy issues have been remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for ischemic heart disease was denied as the evidence did not show any episodes of acute congestive heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of 50% or less. The preponderance of the evidence supported the current 30 percent rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disorders, respiratory disorder manifested by difficulty breathing, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), heart disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and posttraumatic stress disorder with depressive disorder NOS. The decision also remanded several issues for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition and skin cancer due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran must be provided with VA examinations to determine if his conditions are related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is about eligibility for special home adaptation grants and assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing. The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for these benefits due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disorder is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder, respiratory disorder, arteriosclerotic heart disease (ASHD), and PTSD are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The cases of irritable bowel syndrome, sinusitis, a gynecological disability, and a heart disability are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (bilateral arthritis of the thumbs, coronary artery disease, and bilateral plantar fasciitis and heel spurs) preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are all granted. The diagnoses were found to be related to his military service due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is granted. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is also granted.,Service connection for coronary artery disease (claimed as ischemic heart disease) is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of July 17, 2013, for a 100% rating for coronary artery disease is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran’s symptoms have been factually ascertainable since he filed his service connection claim on July 17, 2013.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a medical opinion to determine if his rheumatic valvulitis preexisted service, if there is clear and unmistakable evidence that it did not permanently increase in severity during service, and if it is at least as likely as not attributable to service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for heart disease, including coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction, was reopened due to new evidence. Service connection is granted as the current disability originated in service.