Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection for CAD was granted with an effective date of August 14, 2012. The initial rating claim for a higher rating remains pending.,A temporary total rating due to convalescence following a myocardial infarction from August 3, 2015, to November 30, 2015, was granted.

The Veteran's service connection claim for ischemic heart disease, including coronary artery disease, is granted due to exposure near the air base perimeter in Thailand.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease has not resulted in a workload of greater than 5 METs but not greater than 7 METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope, nor is there evidence of cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation. Therefore, the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent have not been met.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease was not service-connected due to a lack of claim within one year of discharge and no denial between September 25, 1985, and August 31, 2010. Retroactive benefits are denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of larynx cancer and coronary artery disease are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations to determine current disability severity.

The Board has determined that service connection for a heart disability, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, and aortic regurgitation is granted. The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to August 16, 2010 is also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for low back disorder, fungal infection of the left great toe, and hypertension. The heart disability claim is pending as it relates to a direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions and potential exposure issues.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his claims, particularly regarding his right ankle disability, headaches, and heart condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, to include as due to herbicide exposure, is being remanded due to procedural issues and the need for a new hearing.

The Board has dismissed the issues regarding loss of toenail and fingernail, as well as the issue to reopen service connection for stress fractures. The remaining claims have been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render her unable to care for herself without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart disability, including coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension, is not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for urinary incontinence and ischemic heart disease were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 60 percent for his urinary incontinence, and also did not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 60 percent for his ischemic heart disease from August 27, 2004 through February 23, 2008 and from June 1, 2008 through October 12, 2010. The Board also found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 30 percent since October 13, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease was denied due to lack of a current diagnosis and no evidence linking the condition to military service.,Service connection for hypertension was previously denied in September 2008, and the Veteran did not appeal within one year. The claim remains closed as it is considered final.

The Veteran died of atherosclerotic heart disease, which is service-connected as a former prisoner of war. The appellant's claim for DIC benefits was granted with an effective date of October 21, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular accident residuals, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the extremities, and erectile dysfunction. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain updated VA examinations and review of outpatient records.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease has been rated at 10 percent since May 9, 2011. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there was no congestive heart failure, cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation on electrocardiogram, echocardiogram or X-ray, and the Veteran's exercise tolerance was within the range of less than 7 METs.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, including as secondary to PTSD, was granted. The TDIU claim prior to May 5, 2014, was also granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative, and thus the case is dismissed.