Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease, presumed related to his exposure to herbicide agents while serving in Vietnam, substantially or materially contributed to the cause of his death. Service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death is granted.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, and coronary artery disease. The claims for increased evaluations of atherosclerotic occlusive disease of the bilateral lower extremities and onychomycosis of the feet are also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy, preclude him from securing or following a substantial gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease due to lack of new and material evidence. The claims for back disability, mental health condition, and sleep apnea were also denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease with atrial fibrillation, or aggravated by these conditions.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence to support the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicide agents in Cambodia during his service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any heart disorder that may be present, including whether it is related to service as a naval aviator.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the merits was denied. The claims were remanded for further action.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for an addendum opinion to determine if it is related to his in-service herbicide exposure, as the National Academy of Sciences recently upgraded its classification of hypertension from 'limited or suggestive' to 'sufficient' evidence of association with Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's service connection for left ear hearing loss is granted. The cases of right ear hearing loss, ischemic heart disease, PTSD, and TDIU are all remanded due to the need for additional evaluations.

The Veteran's service connection claim for ischemic heart disease is granted due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam-era service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted due to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, which has rendered him unemployable.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of coronary artery disease was denied as there was no clear and unmistakable error in the July 2011 rating decision.

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The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's heart condition is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that his condition was stable and did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for ischemic heart disease and his TDIU claim due to pending development.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to a lack of evidence linking his death to active service.,Non-service-connected death pension benefits were also remanded as there was insufficient information provided.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death, finding that no service-connected disability caused or contributed substantially to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim for service connection due to Agent Orange exposure was granted. The claims for sinus condition, sleep apnea, heart condition, and respiratory condition were denied. The rating for bilateral pes planus was increased to 50 percent.,Service connection for the skin condition due to Agent Orange exposure is granted. Service connection for a sinus condition, sleep apnea, heart condition, and respiratory condition are denied.