Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board found that the Veteran's heart condition is not related to his service-connected deviated septum and denied both his claim for service connection and his TDIU claim. The Veteran has multiple disabilities, including diabetes and chronic kidney disease, which prevent him from engaging in substantial gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and determining whether the Veteran was exposed to asbestos during service. The appeal is currently in a pending status.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran's representative and missing VA treatment records. The claims will be re-adjudicated after obtaining these records.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of heart disease or ischemic heart disease, and thus cannot establish service connection for these conditions. The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's previous findings were either due to EKG artifacts or unrelated to his diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case for several reasons, including obtaining records related to stroke treatment and clarifying a statement in the February 2010 VA examination report. The Veteran's claims of service connection for ischemic heart disease are also addressed.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to unclear evidence regarding his employability and the need for additional examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been granted in a May 2012 rating decision, and the Veteran has indicated satisfaction with these decisions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, which he contends is due to exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam service, has been remanded. The Board requested additional medical records and a VA examination to determine if the Veteran currently has ischemic heart disease and whether it was caused by his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain VA treatment records and private medical records, as well as to provide the Veteran with an opportunity to respond. The claims for service connection will be remanded for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease due to herbicide exposure, as the Veteran served in Vietnam and was diagnosed with this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to address issues related to service connection and other claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for any of the claimed conditions, as there is no competent and credible evidence showing current disabilities or a link to his active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease does not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for ischemic heart disease, finding that there was no formal claim or indication of intent to file a claim prior to April 12, 2010.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's alleged exposure to herbicides in Vietnam, and for further development of the medical evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional VA and private treatment records, clarification of employment status, and a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to determine if the Veteran currently has ischemic heart disease, including coronary artery disease. The case will be returned for further action.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to July 13, 2007 for the grant of service connection for cardiomyopathy with atrial fibrillation is denied. The disability arose on March 29, 2007, and was established based on presumed exposure to herbicides during his Vietnam service.