Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and arteriosclerotic heart disease, both claimed as due to herbicide exposure. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service exposure or a link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease are related to his military service, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, were denied as there was no evidence of in-service disease or injury that could be linked to the current conditions. The Board found insufficient evidence of verified stressors for the PTSD claim.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and ataxia as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected sarcoidosis. The claims for increased ratings for sarcoidosis and bilateral pseudophakia and diplopia with left hypertropia, and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board has not yet issued a statement of the case on the issues of entitlement to earlier effective dates for lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's heart disorder did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and there was no evidence linking it to any incident of service. The VA examiners concluded that the current heart condition is less likely than not related to his military service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a heart disorder, including the residuals of a heart murmur or valvular heart disease. The Board has remanded the case to provide a supplemental medical opinion and obtain updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, to include as secondary to herbicide exposure, is being remanded due to the need to obtain private treatment records from Dr. B.L.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly PTSD, coronary artery disease, and bilateral hearing loss, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for organic cardiovascular disease and granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, finding that exposure to herbicide agents during service in the Republic of Vietnam is presumed. The Veteran's reports of flying missions into the Republic of Vietnam are considered credible.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and heart disability are not related to his active military service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and a heart disorder. The Veteran's claims were not granted.,There is no evidence of diabetes mellitus during or after service. Hypertension was diagnosed in 2003, over 16 years post-service. There is no link between the current diagnosis of hypertension and military service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the issue of service connection for ischemic heart disease is no longer before the Board.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and there is no evidence linking any diagnosed psychiatric condition to service. The claims for heart condition and hepatitis C are also denied as there is insufficient evidence to support their connection to service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death. The Board also finds that the service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) contributed substantially and materially to the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's complete service treatment and personnel records, as well as any relevant post-service medical records. The claims are being remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the basis of exposure to ionizing radiation during active service was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal regarding these issues.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during his service in Thailand, which could potentially grant him service connection for a heart disability. The claim will be reconsidered based on this new information.