Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition and bilateral leg neuropathy are being remanded due to incomplete records. The VA will seek additional private treatment records, radiation exposure dose estimates, and arrange for an examination if necessary.

The Veteran's heart disorders are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his current diagnoses.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current heart disability, including hypertension with mild left ventricular hypertrophy, mitral regurgitation, and pulmonary hypertension, is not etiologically related to his in-service diagnosis of rheumatic valvulitis.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of coronary artery disease was denied as he did not submit a formal or informal claim prior to February 22, 2008.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrillation is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination, as well as obtaining additional medical records from his cardiologist.

The Veteran's CAD does not meet the criteria for a higher disability evaluation, as his symptoms do not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder and heart disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or any presumptive exposure. The Veteran's current conditions were attributed to post-service events.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition and headaches. The Veteran's heart disability was not shown to be related to his military service, and the headaches were not found to be directly related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including arteriosclerotic heart disease, right knee disability, tailbone disability, lumbar spine disability, and diabetes mellitus, type II, have been denied as they do not meet the criteria for reopening a previously denied claim or establishing service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy affecting his lower extremities and resulting in loss of sensation, have rendered him unable to use his feet for driving. As a result, he is granted financial assistance for the purchase of an automobile with adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease is granted, with presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure during his time in Thailand.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling further examinations. The case will be reconsidered in light of all the evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for any of the conditions he is seeking service connection for, and thus, his claims are denied.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance is being remanded due to the need for further examination to determine his eligibility.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a video conference hearing at the Seattle, Washington RO due to his relocation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and arranging for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's death was caused by sepsis due to or as a consequence of coronary artery bypass, which is presumed to have been incurred during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The Board finds that he was exposed to herbicides and grants service connection for the cause of his death.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating and DEA benefits was denied as there is no evidence of ischemic heart disease prior to March 28, 2011.,DEA eligibility based on the Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease also has an effective date of March 28, 2011.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by or related to his period of service, and there is no evidence suggesting a medical relationship between heart disease and his service-connected disabilities. As such, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is denied.