Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot disorder, left foot disorder, and heart disorder have been denied. The decision also notes that the Veteran's hearing loss is not compensable, and his right knee and hip disorders are rated at 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), and peripheral vascular disease (PVD).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current skin disorder, heart disorder, sinus disorder, and hypertension are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. The claims of service connection for left ear hearing loss and CABG are still pending, as well as the issue regarding an initial compensable rating for right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine the cause of the Veteran's death, including reviewing medical records from Compass Hospital of San Antonio and obtaining a new opinion regarding the relationship between his service-connected conditions and his death.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for skin tags and herpes zoster lesions (claimed as a skin disorder) was withdrawn. The Board also found that the Veteran does not have current peripheral neuropathy, and thus cannot establish service connection on a secondary basis to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine if his coronary artery disease is related to his military service and in-service exposure to herbicides.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral tinea pedis and onychomycosis, ulcers, heart disorder with hypertension, GERD, prostate disorder, erectile dysfunction, diverticulitis, skin disorder of the hands and feet, and pre-cancer skin condition are all related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a videoconference hearing at the North Little Rock Regional Office due to his heart condition and financial situation.

The Board finds that the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus has aggravated his non-service connected coronary artery disease, leading to a myocardial infarction. Therefore, the claim for secondary service connection is granted.

The Board found no current diagnosis of a distinct heart disability other than hypertension, and thus denied the claim for service connection for heart disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disability, hypertension, bilateral lung disability, skin disability, and impotence. The appeals were based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension, coronary artery disease, and gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia, gastritis, and duodenitis were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The disabilities are considered to be unrelated to his military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD likely contributed to his subsequent heart attacks and strokes, which were significant factors in his death. Therefore, service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete verification of service and possible SSA records.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected traumatic encephalopathy with related mental impairment caused him to increase his smoking, which led to atherosclerotic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The Board concluded that this contributed substantially or materially to cause his death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sick sinus syndrome, bradycardia, and a heart condition. The evidence does not support a link between these conditions and his in-service treatment.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease is rated at 60 percent, and the Board denied an increased evaluation. The Veteran also claimed for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance of another person, but this claim was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and needs to request additional records from the JSRRC.