Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim of service connection for heart disease is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including National Guard records and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim to reopen the service connection for aortic valve disease, claimed as heart condition, was denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had been received but did not find sufficient evidence to establish service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and affording him a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed coronary artery disease. The issue of service connection for TDIU remains inextricably intertwined with the issue of whether the Veteran's coronary artery disease is proximately due to or aggravated by his valvular heart disease.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical records and providing VCAA notice.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues related to service connection and exposure claims, as well as a need to consider new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding whether diabetes mellitus was a primary or contributing cause of death, and how it may apply to the Veteran's causes of death. The claim will be readjudicated based on this new information.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension, which he claims may be caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, coronary artery disease, and type II diabetes mellitus. The case has been remanded to provide a VA examination and address the issue of secondary service connection.

The Veteran's death was caused by atherosclerotic hypertensive cardiovascular disease, which is presumed to be due to exposure to herbicides in the Republic of Vietnam. The Board finds service connection for the cause of his death is warranted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new medical opinion to determine if his service-connected PTSD and coronary artery disease alone render him unable to find or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a cardiology examination to assess the severity of his service-connected rheumatic heart disease with residual valvular heart disease as a residual of rheumatic fever.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, enlarged heart, and chest pains. However, upon review of all evidence, including VA examination reports and private medical records, the preponderance of the evidence still does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is necessary to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including VA clinical records from Big Springs VAMC and Dallas VAMC, as well as SSA records.

The Board has ordered additional development to consider the Veteran's claims for service connection, including considering his exposure to herbicides and any direct service connection. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED to the RO for further development and consideration of his claim for service connection for a heart condition secondary to PTSD and/or diabetes mellitus, including whether it was caused or made worse by his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, coronary artery disease, low back strain, diabetes mellitus, cervical strain, and multiple knee conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has determined that a TDIU rating is warranted based on the combined effect of these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining ships logs and scheduling a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease is found to have contributed substantially and materially to his death due to significant depression, which was likely caused by health problems including the Veteran's coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete documentation and the need to provide notice in accordance with Kent v. Nicholson.

The Board found that the Veteran did not sustain a heart injury or disease in service, and that CAD symptoms were not chronic in service. The Veteran does not have a current disability of CAD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, biceps tendonitis (right shoulder pain), left shoulder disorder, and memory lapses. The effective dates of these reopened claims are not addressed in this decision.