Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and a need for new evidence, specifically a VA heart examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a heart condition and entitlement to TDIU due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's heart condition.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal. The Board cannot issue a decision on the underlying claims at this time.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a disability rating in excess of 60 percent for his service-connected coronary atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction (CAD), finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability, finding that the Veteran's condition clearly and unmistakably preexisted service and was not aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and hypertensive heart disease due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is considered as a cause of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between arteriosclerotic heart disease and service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of Celiac's disease, muscle strain (claimed as back injury), and coronary artery disease.

The Board has remanded the claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to a duty to assist error, specifically missing VistA Imaging records that are pertinent to the claims.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II with retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, and CAD have been granted effective March 27, 2019. The claims were initially filed in July 2013, but the effective date was adjusted to August 10, 2022 due to a PACT Act change.

The Veteran's heart disability, including atrial fibrillation, was not caused by his service-connected PTSD and is therefore denied for service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, and has remanded the claims for service connection for prostate cancer and metastatic bone cancer associated with primary prostate cancer.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his exposure to carbon tetrachloride and ionizing radiation during service. Additional development is needed, including obtaining medical opinions on whether these exposures caused or contributed to the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board granted service connection for a heart condition, hypertension, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer. The claim for a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction was withdrawn by the Veteran, and the discontinuance of the 100 percent rating for residuals of prostate cancer was deemed proper.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for heart disease, finding that it is less likely than not caused or aggravated by his service-connected healed stab wound.

The Board has determined that there have been substantial compliance issues with the previous remand directives and thus, the claims are being returned to the RO for additional development.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of various conditions due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, heart disorder (abnormal heart palpitations), right shoulder disorder, and migraines are all granted as service-connected. The AOJ is required to obtain additional medical opinions for the heart disorder, right shoulder disorder, and migraine headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition with a pacemaker, finding that there is no evidence linking his current heart condition to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but has remanded the issues of service connection for ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy due to incomplete service records and lack of verification of herbicide agent exposure.