Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher ratings for diabetes mellitus, diabetic peripheral neuropathies, and coronary artery disease.

The Board granted service connection for a bilateral eye disorder and heart disorder, both secondary to diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder and the cause of the Veteran's death, as there was no evidence to support a medical nexus between the conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral ankle disorders, diabetes mellitus, type II, a heart disorder, a right shoulder disorder, hypertension, a low back disorder, bladder cancer, and left and right lung disease, to obtain additional evidence regarding the Veteran's toxic exposure during service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease as the evidence did not establish that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his service in South Korea.

The Board denied the claims for service connection and initial ratings, as well as remanded several other issues for further development.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a heart condition, to include premature ventricular contractions, due to incomplete service treatment records and an inadequate VA examination.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, major depressive disorder, and peripheral neuropathy, preclude him from substantial gainful employment.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings and service connection due to a need for further development of evidence.

The Board denied service connection for arteriosclerosis, a liver condition, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and hyperlipidemia. The claim for service connection for a heart condition was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, tinnitus, anemia, and a compensable disability rating for obstructive pulmonary disease. The claims for service connection of various other conditions were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for breast cancer, anemia, and a heart condition as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to active service.

The Board remands the claims for a heart disorder and lung disorder to correct duty to assist errors related to obtaining adequate medical opinions.

The Board remands the issue of an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for arteriosclerotic heart disease with coronary artery bypass graft residuals due to a pre-decisional error in the March 2024 examination report.

The Board finds that the Veteran's service-connected heart condition prevents him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment, warranting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board remands the claim for service connection of a heart condition for further development and review.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for a heart disability and entitlement to TDIU, as additional evidence requires further development.

The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion addressing the etiology of the Veteran's current heart conditions, including stable angina and myocardial infarction.

The Board remands the matter for a retrospective opinion to determine the Veteran's severity level of his CAD including his potential activity from June 2013.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) to schedule a VA examination and obtain an opinion under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022 (PACT Act).