Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation for his service-connected coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction is granted effective from July 22, 2006. The rating of 100% will be in effect until July 25, 2006.

Your claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability has been granted, effective May 5, 2015. The full benefit sought was already provided.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA treatment records and further development is needed.

The Veteran's claims for heart disease, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and diabetes mellitus, type II have been granted. The claim for hypertension is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board found that he has a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his military service in Vietnam, thus granting service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claims due to incomplete verification of his periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty training (INACDUTRA). The case is returned to the AOJ for further consideration, including obtaining a new VA examination following completion of the verification process.

The Board denied the Veteran's service connection claims for a left knee condition, right knee arthritis, diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes), and heart disability as there was insufficient evidence of an in-service incurrence or secondary to his service-connected lumbar spondylosis and discogenic disease.,No new and material evidence has been received to reopen any of the previously denied claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension and a heart condition are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that relates to the basis for the prior denial.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU based on the evidence showing his disabilities impact his ability to work in physical occupations.

The Veteran's OSA, hypertension, and coronary artery disease are all found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD.,PTSD is rated at a maximum of 100% since October 16, 2017.

The Veteran's service connection claims for Coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes mellitus, type 2 (DM), both claimed as due to herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand, are granted.

The Veteran's service connection for a heart disability is denied. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is granted an initial rating of 70 percent effective September 28, 2015. An earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits is granted as of September 28, 2015. The issue of service connection for alcohol use disability is considered moot.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and he is now entitled to a rating of 60% for his heart disability. The issues regarding prostate disability and TDIU prior to December 3, 2014 are also resolved in his favor.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, Type II due to herbicide exposure have been dismissed because the Veteran has died.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and other conditions have been denied as there is no current disability meeting VA criteria.,Service connection has not been established for any of the claimed disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding the reduction of ratings for bilateral hearing loss and ischemic heart disease.

The Board has denied service connection for left foot, right foot, peripheral vestibular disorder, coronary artery disease status-post bypass grafting, and hypertension as these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not rise to the level of a disability picture requiring the aid and attendance of another person, as he is capable of taking care of himself.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of ischemic heart disease due to herbicide agent exposure. Service connection was granted for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, with hypertension (HTN) also being remanded.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's coronary artery disease, including whether it is related to service or caused by an in-service injury, event or illness.