Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran does not have ischemic heart disease and has not had it at any time. Therefore, service connection for ischemic heart disease is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for a new examination to evaluate the etiology of hypertension and determine if it is at least as likely as not caused or permanently aggravated by service-connected bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the Board found that CAD did not manifest within one year following separation from active duty.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of his claim for service connection for a heart disorder, which may be related to his military service or his service-connected back disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected PTSD, which in turn led to COPD and coronary heart disease. Therefore, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional evidence submitted by the Veteran and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were withdrawn. The initial rating of 10 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) prior to August 13, 2008, and the higher than 60 percent rating from August 13, 2008, through December 4, 2008, are denied. The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 10 percent as of December 4, 2008.

The Veteran seeks a TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD and heart disease. The Board has decided the case should be remanded for further development, including VA examinations and clarification of outstanding private medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) warrants a 60 percent evaluation effective April 26, 2007. The appeal for an earlier effective date is granted.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred for a non-service-connected condition are denied as he has Medicare Part A coverage which is a health-plan contract and thus makes him ineligible for payment by VA.

The Board found no evidence of a current heart condition or bronchitis, and thus denied the Veteran's claims for service connection. The Board also noted that there was no in-service diagnosis or treatment for these conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal in February 2014, and the Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, finding that the Veteran was likely exposed to herbicides during his service at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base and that this exposure is presumed to have caused his current condition.

The Board has remanded the case for an additional examination to determine if the Veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated after this.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and remanded other issues including service connection for a dental condition, depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease (CAD), and hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction were found to preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation for the period from January 23, 2009, to May 2, 2010. The effective date of his grant of service connection for coronary artery disease was determined based on VA regulations pertaining to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease, migraine headaches, and hypertension have been rated at their maximum levels of disability. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted for any of these conditions.

The Veteran died from sarcoid heart disease, which the Board found was not service-connected. The cause of death is attributed to a condition that manifested years after service and for which there is no evidence of service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease has rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU rating.

The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure and denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus as they are not related to service, including presumed exposure.