Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam or near the Korean DMZ, and thus could not be presumed to have been exposed to herbicides. The Veteran's claimed conditions were not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD, CAD, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, PVD of both legs, and peripheral neuropathy of all extremities are not entitled to increased ratings or earlier effective dates.

The Board has determined that there is no current evidence of a service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy affecting either upper extremity, arteriosclerotic heart disease, or kidney disorder. The Veteran's claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Board found no evidence of chronic heart disease, including ischemic and/or coronary artery disease, in service or at any time thereafter. The Veteran's claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's heart disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to outstanding VA and private treatment records. The Veteran's claim of service connection for ischemic heart disease, which is not related to herbicide exposure, will be reconsidered.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for vision disorder, hepatitis, heart disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral foot disorder. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active duty or any period of ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA.

The Veteran's service-connected heart disease disability does not result in the loss of use of both lower extremities, nor does it cause him to be wheelchair bound. The Board finds that he is not entitled to specially adapted housing.

The Board has restored the Veteran's prior 100% rating for service-connected coronary artery disease effective August 1, 2008.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and heart disease have been granted, as well as his claim for TDIU. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has ordered additional medical records and a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's heart disorder is related to his service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The case will be returned for further review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran had presence in Vietnam while on active duty, which is sufficient to grant service connection for the cause of his death due to acute myocardial infarction.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is found to be related to his military service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The issue of service connection for a myeloproliferative disorder remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for increased evaluations for his service-connected coronary artery disease is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's death was due to sudden cardiac syndrome, which is presumed to be related to his exposure to Agent Orange during service. The cause of the sudden cardiac syndrome is believed to have been ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a Social and Industrial Survey to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's heart disorder, rated as 30 percent disabling since November 19, 2012, is currently evaluated based on the criteria for coronary artery disease (CAD) under DC 7005. The rating has been granted.

The Veteran's heart disability, including mitral valve prolapse and cardiomyopathy, is not considered to have been incurred in service or due to his service-connected depression. The Board also found no evidence of a current thoracolumbar spine disability.

The Veteran died in July 2008 from pancreatic cancer, coronary artery disease, and hypertension at a private address. The appeal is denied as there is no basis for the burial transportation payment sought.