Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to the need to obtain post-service treatment records and military retiree records.

The Board found that the Veteran was not exposed to herbicide agents during service and thus could not establish presumptive service connection for heart disease. The claim was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and coronary artery disease with congestive heart failure are related to his military service, granting the claims for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, which became 100% disabling on November 7, 2011, precluded him from securing and following substantially gainful employment prior to that date. However, his other service-connected conditions did not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to their combined effect.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a heart disorder that he believes is related to his PTSD. The Board has ordered a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has a current heart disorder and whether it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied increased ratings for ischemic heart disease and hypertensive vascular disease, both evaluated at various levels. The Moving Party's motion alleging CUE in these decisions was dismissed.

The Veteran's heart disorder, including hypertension, is service-connected as due to herbicide exposure.,Diabetes mellitus, type II, is also service-connected as due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran is granted a disability rating of 60 percent for his heart condition from January 2009, effective as of that date. He is also granted entitlement to SMC at the housebound rate prior to March 25, 2015.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before a final decision can be made on the Veteran's claim for service connection for cause of death.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to issues related to his malaria rating and CRSC for hypertensive vascular disease and ischemic heart disease. The issues are not yet resolved.

The Board found no evidence of a lumbar spine disability incurred or aggravated by service and denied the claim. For ischemic heart disease, the Veteran was not exposed to herbicides during service, so presumptive service connection is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of ischemic heart disease, and therefore service connection cannot be granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his diabetes and related conditions, rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board found that these disabilities alone were sufficient to meet the criteria for SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the VA opinion is not in substantial compliance with the August 2014 remand directives and has ordered a new supplemental medical opinion to determine if the Veteran has a current heart disorder related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, and left knee injury with degenerative joint disease and a torn ligament, meet the percentage requirements for TDIU prior to July 18, 2012. The Board grants TDIU based on these service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining inpatient service treatment records from Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia, related to the Veteran's heart disability. The Veteran is also requested to provide information about any private treatment records he received after his initial irregular heartbeat.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% since December 23, 2015 and his coronary artery disease with hypertensive heart disease is rated at 60%. The Board has granted these ratings based on the severity of symptoms and their impact on daily life.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a VA videoconference hearing. The claims of service connection and rating are not addressed as they are in the process of being remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the remaining issues have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of those claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, heart disability, and hypertension are denied as they do not meet the criteria for service connection under applicable regulations.