Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board denied the claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and benefits related to a heart condition, special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance, and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) eligibility. The right knee condition was remanded for further examination.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and peripheral neuropathy, finding no current disability at the time of the claim. The claims for a kidney disorder and peripheral arterial diseases were remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology and cause of the Veteran's coronary artery disease, which is currently service-connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to a failure to schedule VA examinations. The Veteran was scheduled but did not attend, and good cause is found for this failure.

The Veteran's heart disability, including coronary artery disease with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure, has been granted effective from March 27, 2020. He also received increased ratings for his heart disability and was granted TDIU.

The Board denied the request to readjudicate the claim of entitlement to service connection for a heart condition, as new evidence submitted was not relevant.

The Veteran's death was caused by ischemic heart disease, which is a recognized presumptive disease for exposure to herbicide agents. However, the appellant did not have any pending claims at the time of the Veteran's death and thus is not eligible for accrued benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease, finding no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents during his active service and no link between his condition and service.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, and coronary artery disease on a direct basis prior to August 10, 2022 due to herbicide exposure during active service in Guam.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a boil on his buttocks, an increased rating for CAD, and compensable ratings for his groin scars. The Board found no current diagnosis or symptoms related to these conditions.,For hypertension, the highest systolic rating was 161, and the highest diastolic rating was 104.

The Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, coronary artery disease, and SMC for loss of use of a creative organ were granted with an effective date of May 12, 2016. The decision also addressed the overpayment issue.

The Veteran's heart condition, diagnosed as atherosclerotic disease, glaucoma, cataracts, and colon cancer are all granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure during the Veteran's service in Korea. The Veteran asserts he was exposed to herbicides while making trips from his base at Camp Howze to the Demilitarized Zone.

The appeal for a higher rating of 30 percent prior to November 19, 2020 for MI with CAD is dismissed. Ratings for left knee DJD are denied before June 5, 2017 and from November 19, 2020; ratings for right knee DJD are denied before June 5, 2017 but granted at 20 percent after that date.

The Board denied the appellant's request for attorney fees based on reimbursement of expenses related to the Veteran's funeral and burial costs. The appellant was only entitled to the amount necessary to cover these expenses, as she did not meet the eligibility criteria for accrued benefits.

The Veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II is granted under the provisions of the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, valvular heart disease, heart valve replacement and cardiac murmur is rated at 60 percent effective April 14, 2021. The effective date for the TDIU due to these disabilities is also set as April 14, 2021.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and ischemic heart disease are granted as presumptively related to herbicide agent exposure during service in Guam, effective from January 9, 1962 to July 31, 1980. This decision is based on the PACT Act of 2022.