Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board granted a 100 percent rating for coronary artery disease from August 3, 2021, and an initial rating of 60 percent for diabetic nephropathy. The claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type II, left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy (sciatic nerve), right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy (sciatic nerve), and femoral nerves were denied.

The Board remands the claims for further development and consideration of additional evidence.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for various conditions due to untimeliness of the Veteran's VA Form 10182 or as moot, and remanded the claim for diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board denied an initial rating greater than 30 percent for the Veteran's heart condition and a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board remands the claim for an increased evaluation for coronary artery disease (CAD) to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically regarding the METs level due solely to the Veteran's service-connected CAD.

The Board granted service connection for generalized anxiety disorder to include adjustment disorder with depressed mood and remanded the other issues for further development.

The Board remands the matter to verify whether the Veteran was exposed to pesticides, herbicides, and/or other environmental chemical control agents from August 27, 1968, to January 27, 1969.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disorders due to inadequate VA opinions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, sick sinus syndrome, and sleep apnea for further development due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding no evidence that his cardiomyopathy or other conditions were related to military service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and peripheral polyneuropathy in the upper and lower extremities, as further development is needed to address toxic exposure risk activity under the PACT Act.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, coronary artery disease, due to herbicide exposure during active duty.

The appeal for service connection for a heart disorder was granted to the extent that new and relevant evidence was received, but the claim is remanded for further development.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to PTSD and granted special monthly compensation, but denied earlier effective dates for coronary artery disease and an increased evaluation for GERD.

The Board granted service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) and remanded several other claims, including lumbar spine disorder, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, bronchitis, pneumonia, and GERD. The appeals for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, insomnia disorder, kidney stones, and increased rating for bilateral hearing loss were dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability but remanded the claim for a right wrist disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted the restoration of a 60 percent disability rating for coronary artery disease, effective July 1, 2024, as the reduction was not supported by evidence.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and myocarditis due to the lack of a current diagnosis. The claim for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was remanded for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, diverticulitis, a rating in excess of 60 percent for coronary artery disease with atrial fibrillation, an initial compensable rating for hypertension, and TDIU prior to July 29, 2024.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis, GERD, hypertension, sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, heart condition, tinnitus, and sleep apnea as there was no evidence of a current disability during the appeal period. The claim for headaches was dismissed as moot.