Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected coronary heart disease was denied. For the appeal period prior to October 17, 2022, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent. For the appeal from October 17, 2022, he did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (eczema, PTSD, and heart condition) have rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial disability ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran's written requests to withdraw all issues currently on appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (eczema, PTSD, and heart condition) have rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic kidney disease, heart condition, prostate cancer, and bladder condition have been granted. The claim seeking service connection for a bladder condition is remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's neck disability, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and CAD have been granted. The Veteran is assigned a 100 percent rating for his CAD from June 21, 2022, with an effective date of June 21, 2022.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for coronary artery disease has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal regarding COPD and heart disability is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions. The Board finds that the current opinions are inadequate for deciding these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is granted as service connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for a heart condition, including coronary artery disease and post-surgery status, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension. The decision resolves doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has reinstated service connection for diabetes mellitus Type II, coronary artery disease (CAD) s/p CABG, CABG scars, non-linear superficial anterior trunk scar, left lower extremity (LLE) scar, right lower extremity (RLE) scar, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The reinstatement is effective from May 1, 2018.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a heart disorder (atrial fibrillation and cardiomyopathy) due to inconsistencies in medical evidence and need for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied as the evidence did not show any manifestations that would warrant a higher than 60 percent or 100 percent rating during the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his service-connected conditions, as well as new evidence of worsening since previous evaluations.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease, including myocardial infarction and stent placement, is being remanded for further evaluation due to inadequate medical opinions regarding its relationship to his service-connected unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for bradycardia or other heart disorder as secondary to service-connected hypertension due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, prostate cancer residuals, and immunoglobulin deficiency. The claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction was remanded.,There is no evidence of herbicide exposure during the Veteran's service in Korea.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not result in loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet or hands, severe burn injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ankylosis of a knee or hip during the appeal period. Therefore, he is not eligible for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 60 percent for coronary artery disease with right bundle branch block status post myocardial infarction and multiple stents (CAD) prior to February 27, 2011 was granted. The claims for increased ratings in excess of 60 percent from April 1, 2011 to December 8, 2014, and in excess of 60 percent from June 1, 2015 were denied. A TDIU was granted from March 30, 2009 to April 1, 2011. SMC at the housebound rate was granted for specific periods.