Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease is remanded due to the need for a VA medical examination and opinion. The examiner should determine if there is at least as likely as not that the condition was incurred in, caused by, or etiologically related to his active service, including exposure to residual herbicide agents like Agent Orange during annual training in 1988.

Service connection for a liver condition is denied.,An initial rating in excess of 30 percent for coronary artery disease with coronary bypass graft (a heart condition) is denied.,An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for pulmonary nodules (a lung condition) is denied. The claims for service connection for hiatal hernia and irritable bowel syndrome are remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including SSA disability records. The AOJ will consider the recent grants of service connection in conjunction with the TDIU application.

The Veteran's appeals for increased rating for tinnitus and service connection for fibromyalgia, heat stroke, and hypertensive heart disease have been withdrawn by the appellant through his authorized representative.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and heart condition have been dismissed due to their death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's IVDC associated with ischemic heart disease results in a workload most consistent with greater than 5 but less than 7 METs resulting in dyspnea and fatigue, which meets the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7011.

The Veteran's initial 10% rating for coronary artery disease was increased to a maximum of 60%, but no higher, effective August 10, 2022. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on METs test results.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the claim for service connection for headaches. The claims for service connection for left foot plantar warts, throat condition, painful right elbow/arm, right hand warts, heart condition, and urethritis are all denied as there is no current disability or evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart disability, claimed as secondary to PTSD, requires further examination and opinion due to a duty to assist error. The case is being remanded for an addendum VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CAD and ED have been granted.,PTSD, chronic headaches secondary to PTSD, and a genitourinary disability (including voiding dysfunction and possible atrophy of the left testes) are being remanded for further review.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery bypass graft s/p myocardial infarction, left leg amputation above the knee due to venous insufficiency, and kidney disorder. The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound was also denied.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death while the appeal was pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability and heart surgery scar was granted with an effective date of May 29, 2013. The rating assigned is 60% for the heart disability.

The Veteran's claims for cerebrovascular strokes and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance for the Veteran's spouse due to conflicting information in the June 2025 examination. A VA examination is needed to determine if the spouse requires regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's headaches are granted service connection, with the Board finding that his headaches started during active duty and have persisted.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of hearing loss for VA purposes.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for various conditions, including sleep apnea and coronary artery disease. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of coronary artery disease (CAD) is granted, and the appeal for a higher rating is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active service or any other in-service event.