Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board finds that the appellant's coronary artery disease is presumed to have been incurred in service due to his exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam-era service.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and readjudication due to inadequate VA examination reports in 2006 and 2007, which did not consider all of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities in combination.

The Veteran's heart disorder, cataracts, and erectile dysfunction are presumed to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus due to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) is currently rated at 100 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The Board has also granted entitlement to a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran died due to or as a consequence of acute myocardial infarction. The appellant contends that service connection for the cause of death should be granted based on his heart condition, which was not service-connected during his lifetime.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by VA treatment and was not proximately caused by VA carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on the part of VA.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Johnson City Medical Center on June 5, 2009 were approved as the treatment was for a condition of such nature that a prudent layperson would have reasonably expected delay in seeking immediate medical attention to be hazardous to life or health. Additionally, VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, a heart disability, and other conditions. The claims were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's type 2 diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease are presumed to be the result of Agent Orange exposure during active service. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that there is no competent or credible evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD with dysthymic disorder is rated at 70 percent, and his coronary artery disease, hypertension, and psoriasis are all found to be aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran also has a TDIU claim pending.

The Veteran's current coronary artery disease is not caused or made worse by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, scheduling the Veteran for VA examinations to assess his diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease, and readjudicating the claims.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease, including coronary artery disease, is presumed to have been incurred in service. However, congestive heart failure cannot be granted under these provisions.

The Board has received notification that the appellant wishes to withdraw their appeal, leading to its dismissal.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder, including ischemic heart disease, which is presumed to be related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, skin cancer, and coronary artery disease. The decision found that the Veteran did not have these conditions attributable to his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during service. The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a lung disorder, skin condition, or peripheral vascular disease secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's arteriosclerotic coronary heart disease is presumed to be due to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam, and thus service connection is granted.