Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a supplemental medical opinion from a VA examiner. The issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) for the loss of use of a creative organ will be deferred until further development of the inextricably intertwined issue is completed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a heart disorder and hypertension, as well as his PTSD claim for an increased rating were denied. The Board found no evidence of ischemic heart disease or hypertension in service or within one year after separation from service. The Veteran was not diagnosed with ischemic heart disease during the appeal period.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for anemia (hairy cell leukemia) and dyslipidemia (ischemic heart disease), finding no evidence of a current disability related to service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder has been reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities have all been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional medical inquiry into the service connection claim for heart disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and updated treatment records. The current severity of his coronary artery disease with history of bypass surgery will be assessed.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and no allegations of error remain.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and a VA examination to address the current severity of his CAD.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the issue of entitlement to service connection for ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran is evaluated as totally and permanently disabled due to coronary artery disease, effective January 24, 2002. The appellant's period of eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits ended on January 24, 2010, which was after his 31st birthday. Therefore, the appellant does not meet the criteria for basic eligibility for DEA benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for heart disease was denied because the earliest communication from him expressing an intent to file a claim occurred on July 5, 2005. The effective date of the award cannot be earlier than this date.

The Veteran's service connection claim for ischemic heart disease, including CAD and myocardial infarction residuals, is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type 2, renal failure, and heart disorder have been granted due to exposure to herbicides while in service.,Service connection is established for the following conditions: Prostate Cancer (due to Agent Orange exposure), Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (due to Agent Orange exposure), Renal Failure (due to Service-Connected Diabetes Mellitus), and Heart Disorder (due to Service-Connected Diabetes Mellitus).

The Veteran requested withdrawal of all issues on appeal, including service connection for heart disability, hearing loss, anxiety, depression, special monthly pension based on being housebound, and nonservice-connected pension.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is found to have its onset in service and therefore service connection is granted. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, effective from January 10, 2007. His CAD is rated at 60 percent, shell fragment wound to the left lower extremity at 30 percent, scars with retained fragments on the right temple and occiput at 30 percent, and scars of the left foot, left knee and lower leg (right amputation stump) at 10 percent. The Board has granted TDIU effective from January 10, 2007.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection have been granted. He is now in receipt of a compensable evaluation for his varicose veins, an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for his right thigh scar, and secondary service connection for his heart disability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for a video conference hearing as requested in his November 2015 VA Form 9. The AOJ must schedule the Veteran for this hearing and provide appropriate advance written notice.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, tinnitus, and heart disorder were denied. The appeals are based on presumed exposure to Agent Orange.