Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and clarifying opinions regarding the appellant's knee disorders and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's heart disorder, left elbow disorder, left foot/ankle disability, and hypertension have been granted service connection. The rating for the cervical spine disability has also been increased to 20 percent.

The Veteran's death was found to be caused by ischemic heart disease, which is presumed due to herbicide exposure during service. As the presumptive service connection criteria were met, the claim for cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine his eligibility for TDIU and special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is found to be aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II and thus secondary to it. As such, the Board grants service connection for a heart disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart disability had onset during his active military service and grants entitlement to service connection for a heart disability. The issue of a rating in excess of 10 percent for varicose veins, right leg is remanded.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is service-connected. The gastrointestinal disorder and neuropsychological disability are pending as they have not been diagnosed in service.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is presumed to have been incurred due to active service exposure to Agent Orange. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and heart disease have been granted service connection, with the heart disease being presumed due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The rating for his hearing loss is at its maximum of 10 percent, while the heart disease has a current evaluation of 10 percent.

The Board is requesting additional development to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and whether a reduction from 100 percent to 30 percent was proper.

The Veteran's claim for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is being remanded due to the need to obtain information from the Social Security Administration regarding his SSA benefits.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is presumed to have been incurred during active military service. Service connection for diabetes mellitus was granted, with a 20 percent rating effective from May 2001.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred from August 30, 2006 through September 7, 2006 was denied as VA facilities were feasibly available and an attempt to use them beforehand would have been reasonable.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for the residuals of his left thumb fracture was denied. The appeal is not about service connection for a heart condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease, to include as secondary to hypertension, were denied. The claim for service connection for nephrolithiasis (kidney disease) was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease, rheumatic heart disease, and hypertension has been granted. The claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for COPD is denied, as the Veteran does not have prostrating headaches. The issue of entitlement to a compensable rating for headaches remains pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, including coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction with a history of cardiac arrhythmia, congestive heart failure and tricuspid insufficiency. The Board also found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen his claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's heart and upper respiratory disorders, as well as a request for updated VCAA notice.

The Board has granted service connection for schizophrenia, hypertension, and coronary artery disease as the conditions are presumed to have existed prior to service.