Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type 2 were denied as there was no evidence of exposure to herbicides in Vietnam, and the presumptive service connection provisions did not apply. The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus type 2 was also denied because new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Veteran's heart condition (syncope) is not service connected. The claims for right and left hip disabilities secondary to the back disability are granted, as well as the claim for depressive disorder due to service-connected migraines, knee disabilities, and a back disability. The rating for migraines remains at 30 percent.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to acute myocardial infarction and coronary artery disease, neither of which are service-connected. The Board has ordered a remand for further examination and opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran’s service-connected PTSD and his coronary artery disease.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for acquired psychiatric disorders (including PTSD), right wrist disorder, heart disorder, left knee disorder, and left ankle disorder. The TDIU claim is also in remand status.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lymphadenitis of the right side of neck, hypertension (HTN), left side trapezius strain, corneal degeneration arcus senilis, pinguecula, and heart disability. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for heart disease, hypertension, and foot fungus due to potential service connection based on herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's dizziness is related to his service-connected migraine headaches.,The Veteran does not have a diagnosed disability underlying his shortness of breath symptoms.,The Veteran’s hypertension is at least as likely as not related to his service in Vietnam and exposure to Agent Orange.,High cholesterol is considered a laboratory finding, not a disability for which service connection may be granted.,The Veteran does not have a diagnosed disability of bilateral radiculopathy.,The Veteran's left lower polyneuropathy most closely approximates severe partial paralysis, warranting a 30 percent rating.,The Veteran's right lower polyneuropathy has been categorized as most closely approximating severe partial paralysis, also warranting a 30 percent rating.,Diabetes mellitus is not manifested to a degree requiring regulation of activities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, heart disease, hiatal hernia, and memory loss are all denied. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or exposure to environmental contaminants in Southwest Asia, nor does it establish continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2, and to consider previously submitted evidence.

The Veteran is granted a disability rating of 60 percent for coronary artery disease from June 5, 2017 and higher ratings are not warranted.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for various conditions, including kidney disorder, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and heart disorder.

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and there is no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents during his military service in Thailand. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection, including considering his exposure to nuclear radiation and other hazardous materials during active service.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation considering his level of education, work experience, and vocational training.

The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) since October 29, 2012. The right ear hearing loss disability was not referred for an extraschedular evaluation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and heart condition, finding that there is no causal relationship between his current disabilities and his active duty service. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and provide an updated opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's heart condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder, right knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and left knee scar have been remanded by the Board.,No effective date has been established for any of these issues as they are currently pending.

The Veteran's heart disability is rated at 60 percent, and the appeal for an increased rating remains pending. The issues of service connection for left and right lower extremity neurological disorders are remanded due to potential herbicide agent exposure. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart and kidney disabilities due to exposure to herbicide agents, as they are central to his claim. The appeal is being returned to obtain medical records from the University of Colorado Hospital where he received primary care.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis, COPD, heart disease, and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence in the record. The AOJ is instructed to attempt to obtain private treatment records from Dr. S.M., provide the Veteran with another opportunity to submit additional evidence, schedule a VA examination, and adjudicate the claims.