Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board finds that the Veteran's chronic kidney disorder, currently diagnosed as renal failure, was incurred during a period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and is therefore service-connected.

The Veteran did not have active service during a period of war, and therefore does not meet the criteria for basic entitlement to non-service connected death pension benefits. The issue of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for coronary artery disease with stable angina, sick sinus syndrome, and pacemaker remains at 10 percent. The symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease/ischemic heart disease from exposure to herbicides is being remanded due to conflicting findings and the need for additional examination.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is found to be incurred in active service due to in-service herbicide exposure. The claim for erectile dysfunction remains unresolved as it does not meet the presumptive criteria based on in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by any service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is etiologically related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including valvular heart disease with mitral stenosis, right knee replacement, degenerative arthritis and chondromalacia of the left knee, and bilateral pes planus, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on this need.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of coronary artery disease, finding that the claim was filed after May 31, 2005. The Veteran's back disorder issue is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for various service-connected disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities, diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy with cataracts, ischemic heart disease, and memory loss have been granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the Veteran's alleged herbicide exposure in Japan, and then to readjudicate his service connection claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disability, emphysema, bronchitis, genitourinary disability, eye infections, and hypertension are denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his active service.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease based on presumed exposure to herbicides during active duty.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of ischemic heart disease was denied as the earliest possible effective date is September 20, 2010 due to the applicable regulations and his status as a Nehmer class member.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and heart disability (paroxysmal atrial fibrillation) as the Veteran did not have these conditions during service or within one year of discharge, and there was no evidence that they were caused by any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's coronary artery disease was not incurred or aggravated by his service, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is presumed to be incurred in wartime service due to herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, to include as due to herbicide exposure, is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during service, and the claim for service connection is granted.