Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's heart disorder was not manifested during service or for many years thereafter, and thus denied his claim of service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for ischemic heart disease is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease and low back disability have been granted. The Veteran was diagnosed with coronary artery disease, which is presumed due to his in-country Vietnam service exposure to herbicides. For the low back disability claim, the Board found that while there was no evidence of a chronic condition during service or within one year post-service, the Veteran's current degenerative joint and disc disease can be linked to his reported injury in service lifting heavy drums.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a video conference hearing. Service connection will be considered for heart condition, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of upper and lower extremities due to exposure to herbicides.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for disability involving the eyes and for ischemic heart disease, coronary artery disease. The lung disability claim is REMANDED to the RO. The Veteran's right eye posterior subcapsular cataract was found to be related to potential occupational exposure to ionizing radiation in service.

The Veteran does not have a current heart disability and the Board finds that service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for coronary artery disease is denied as the effective date was assigned based on a special review conducted pursuant to Nehmer, which commenced on May 24, 2010. The effective date cannot be prior to this date due to the liberalizing law that added ischemic heart disease to the list of presumptive diseases related to herbicide exposure.

The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against finding that the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric disability related to service, and thus his claims for service connection are denied.

The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure in service and denied the claim for dependency and indemnity compensation based on service connection for the cause of death.

The VA determined that the Veteran's current heart disease was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and readjudication.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected conditions, including gall bladder removal, salivary gland disorder, loss of sense of taste and smell, urinary tract infections, heart disorder, skin disorder, and sleep disorder. The claims are being remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation during service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of coronary artery disease, but the Board dismissed this issue as withdrawn.,VA compensation benefits were denied for birth defects in a child born to a Vietnam veteran due to lack of evidence showing spina bifida.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a cardiovascular disability, including heart disease and aneurysm. The Board finds the current examination inadequate and requires another to determine if these conditions are related to his active duty service or Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues including service connection for various conditions, reopening of claims, and rating assignments. The case is being remanded to the RO for further development.

The VA determined that the appellant's coronary artery disease is not related to his service, specifically noting it did not manifest during a period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and is not otherwise related to any period of his service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, anxiety disorder, and coronary artery disease. The Board has determined that additional development of the record is necessary.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder and bilateral eye disorders, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease that could be linked to the current conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed right leg/knee, flat feet, heart, and low back conditions are not related to his military service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.