Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The appeal on the claim of entitlement to service connection for pericardial adhesions is dismissed. The claim of entitlement to service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD), including as secondary to pericardial adhesions, is remanded.

The Board has determined that there have been deficiencies in the compliance with previous remand directives and another remand is required for further examination and opinion regarding service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected coronary artery disease due to a duty to assist error in failing to obtain an adequate medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits due to unresolved issues regarding his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to work. The case will be referred to the Director, Compensation Service, for consideration of whether a higher effective date is warranted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal in its entirety prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for an initial evaluation higher than 10 percent for left shin splints with patellofemoral pain syndrome, a compensable evaluation for valvular heart disease, service connection for an eye disability, and service connection for a skin disability due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected right lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve is granted a 20 percent disability rating, effective March 28, 2021. The Veteran's service-connected right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve also receives a 20 percent disability rating from that date.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, left Achilles tendonitis, right Achilles tendonitis, and lattice and vitreous degeneration as the evidence did not show any injury or incident during a period of active duty or Reserve training that could support these claims.

The Veteran's death was due to severe occlusive coronary artery disease, which is presumed to be caused by exposure to herbicide agents. The appellant filed a claim for DIC benefits within one year of the Veteran's death and was found eligible as a Nehmer class member. However, her remarriage in 2014 rendered her ineligible for recognition as the surviving spouse from that date onwards.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension due to unclear exposure information, particularly regarding Agent Orange exposure. The VA will need to verify the Veteran's reported service in Guam and Vietnam, as well as his claimed toxic exposures during service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) to obtain additional evidence and to consider a secondary service connection theory based on the Veteran's now service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of July 1, 2020 for the award of a 100 percent rating for acute, subacute, or old myocardial infarction and coronary artery disease with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease status post coronary artery bypass graft. The Veteran is also entitled to SMC from July 1, 2020.

A 60 percent rating for Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) is granted effective December 13, 2011.,TDIU on a schedular basis is granted effective December 13, 2011.

The Board denied service connection for various heart disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus to service and thus denying the claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for his increased rating of 100 percent for coronary artery disease and also denied his claim for service connection for hypertension. The denial was based on lack of evidence showing a worsening in severity during the one-year period prior to April 14, 2021, when he submitted a new claim.

The Veteran's appeals for TDIU, DEA eligibility, and a higher rating for CAD with septal myocardial infarction have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal. The surviving daughter filed for substitution, but she was not eligible and the case was withdrawn by the Court.

The Veteran's IBS is granted service connection based on presumptive service connection due to Southwest Asia service. The remaining conditions are remanded for further development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal in its entirety prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for earlier effective dates for TDIU and SMC at 's' rate due to unresolved issues.