Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's prostate cancer and coronary artery disease are presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to herbicides, specifically Agent Orange. As such, the claims for service connection are granted.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding service connection for valvular heart disease and supraventricular arrhythmia, effectively dismissing the claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for valvular heart disease with sinus bradycardia and premature ventricular contraction was granted, effective August 11, 2020. The appeal is granted as the evidence does not support an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's left ulnar neuropathy and coronary artery disease status-post coronary artery bypass graft have been granted increased ratings, with the left ulnar neuropathy receiving a maximum 50% rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error regarding when the Veteran was diagnosed with hypertensive heart disease with congestive heart failure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and Parkinson's disease are remanded due to a duty to assist error regarding herbicide exposure during his service in the Republic of Korea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral knee osteoarthritis and a heart disability due to service. The claims are being reviewed because of potential errors in obtaining relevant private treatment records and VA examinations, as well as the need for an opinion on whether the Veteran's current conditions are related to his service-connected back disability or contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's hypertension and heart disease are related to his active-duty service, and the Board has granted service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development due to the need for a pre-decisional duty to assist error in relation to service connection claims.

The Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for his service-connected coronary artery disease, status post coronary artery bypass grafts and atrioventricular block status post implantable cardiac pacemaker are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board granted an initial rating of 60 percent for ischemic heart disease from October 4, 2010 to December 10, 2015 and granted a 100 percent rating effective December 10, 2015. The decision also established the effective date based on the Veteran's diagnosis of chronic congestive heart failure.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD, anxiety, and depression), allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, left elbow disability, right elbow disability, neck disability, colostomy, diverticulosis, bilateral foot condition, heart disability, hemorrhoids, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left wrist disability, right wrist disability, back disability, colon polyps, prostate disability, and vertigo were denied as there is no evidence of current diagnoses or a causal relationship to service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is granted on a presumptive basis due to service in Thailand. The heart condition claim is remanded as the AOJ failed to provide a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss but denied service connection for ischemic heart disease (atherosclerotic coronary artery disease). The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is related to his active service, while the ischemic heart disease does not have its onset during service and there is no evidence of herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's TBI-related conditions, including schizophrenia and myocardial infarction, require daily aid and attendance. Without this care, the Veteran would need institutionalized care due to his cognitive impairments.

The Veteran's service-connected CAD is associated with peripheral edema in his lower extremities, but the Board has remanded to determine if these conditions are secondary to his service-connected condition.,The Veteran claims a psychiatric disability (claimed as insomnia) and this claim is also being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and the need for additional medical opinions regarding service connection for a heart condition.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's cardiovascular condition, including ischemic heart disease, is not related to service and thus denied his claim. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including candidiasis oral thrush, bronchitis, sickle cell disability, bilateral lower quadrant abdominal pain, an eye disability, and a heart disability. The Veteran's claims were not substantiated by the evidence of record.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 40 percent for peripheral vascular disease of the right and left lower extremities, effective April 30, 2022. The Veteran's coronary artery disease is rated at 30 percent.