Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for heart disability, including coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation, due to exposure to herbicide agents. The evidence did not show that the Veteran's conditions manifested in service or within one year after separation.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for ischemic heart disease prior to February 5, 2016 was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.,A higher disability rating of 30 percent was granted for ischemic heart disease from February 5, 2016. However, this decision is also being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's cause of death was determined as pulmonary fibrosis, with diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease listed as contributing causes. The appeal is denied because the conditions were not incurred during service or due to VA care.

The Veteran's initial rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) was denied prior to January 30, 2015. From January 30, 2015, a 60 percent rating for CAD is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, but the heart disease claim is remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and need for clarification regarding etiology. The hypertension, stroke residuals, and peripheral neuropathy claims are also remanded.

The application to reopen the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted. Entitlement to service connection for adjustment disorder is also granted.

The Veteran's accrued VA benefits are being divided among his children due to a contested claim. The Board finds that all interested parties, including the adopted child J.K., should be provided with relevant documents and given an opportunity to respond before readjudicating the case.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for malaria was denied, and his initial disability rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) was granted at a 30 percent level. The CAD rating remains unchanged since November 2, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and heart disability due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is diagnosed with these conditions, but his service connection remains in dispute.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a disability manifested by chest wall pain, to include a heart disability, is granted. The Board finds new and material evidence has been received and the claim may be reopened.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cardiac disorder and hypertensive heart disease, finding that there is no medical evidence supporting his contention that these conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease due to herbicide exposure, but the claim for PTSD remains pending and requires additional examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical examination regarding service connection for hypertension, including due to Agent Orange exposure and secondary to PTSD and/or coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an allergy condition and asthma have been granted, while his claim for a heart condition has been granted on the basis of presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 10 percent due to its symptoms but no greater.

The Veteran's PTSD and CAD have been granted, with a 50% rating for PTSD. The TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate are also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression was rated at 70 percent from January 23, 2015 to April 13, 2018. The increased rating for coronary artery disease and the TDIU claim are remanded due to new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD.,Service connection for ischemic heart disease (IHD) was granted, but the effective date prior to June 16, 2008 is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, including due to herbicide agent exposure, finding no evidence of in-service event or incurrence related to his heart condition and no support for a link between his current condition and herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his coronary artery disease, status post CABG and stent placement was dismissed as he withdrew the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for heart disease, including ischemic heart disease, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and thus denying presumptive service connection. The Board also found that the current diagnosis of ischemic heart disease did not manifest in service or within a year following separation.