Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The appeal of the effective date for service connection and the earlier effective date for a rating are dismissed. The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for joint pain is granted with an effective date of June 23, 2014. A 60 percent rating for fatigue is also granted with the same effective date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for HIV, diabetes mellitus, type II, a heart condition, a kidney condition, a back disability, and bilateral hip disability due to inadequate development under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) and potential need for compliance with the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act).

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and for an adequate TERA examination regarding the Veteran's heart disabilities, including trace mitral regurgitation, mild tricuspid regurgitation, trace aortic regurgitation, and mild pulmonic regurgitation.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the appropriate ratings for various disabilities, including right and left foot hallux valgus, cervical spine disability, knee disabilities, ankle disabilities, heart disease, and bilateral insertional tendonitis. The claims are being remanded to obtain necessary examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran is seeking additional retroactive VA disability compensation benefits under the CRDP program for a period from September 1, 2020, through February 28, 2021. The AOJ found him not entitled to these benefits and remanded the case for further action.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the 50 percent rating of sleep apnea was denied. The Veteran also received a grant of special monthly compensation based on housebound status.

Service connection is granted for deviated septum, back disability (lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis), left elbow lateral epicondylitis, left wrist tendonitis, psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder), non-allergic rhinitis, enlarged tonsils, anemia, and disability manifested by widespread muscle and joint pain.,Service connection is denied for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU was denied as the criteria were not met. The effective date of March 23, 2016, is established based on the evidence of record.

Your claim for service connection for coronary artery disease has been granted, but the appeal is dismissed because your full request was already satisfied by a previous decision.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability necessitates his need for regular aid and assistance of another individual to assist in bathing, preparing meals, tending to hygiene needs, and managing medication. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for heart conditions was granted with an effective date of December 16, 2020. However, the Board denied a request for an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease is being remanded due to the need for an adequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between his condition and his active service, including his Gulf War exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type 2 (DM II) and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims of service connection for a headache disability, low back disability, and heart disability remain denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The claims for service connection of unspecified depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and PTSD are remanded as the VA examination opinions were inadequate. Other claims for service connection are also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for heart murmur (also claimed as a heart condition) was granted with a full grant of the benefit sought in September 2021, resulting in a 100% disability rating. The appeal is dismissed because the issue has been resolved.

The Board has found that there are potentially outstanding VA and/or private treatment records prior to October 17, 2018, which may be relevant as to the date entitlement arose. The Veteran is being asked to provide authorization for these records.

The Veteran's diabetes and heart conditions are granted on a direct basis due to exposure during service, with the heart condition being secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete STRs and a duty to assist error. The issues include obesity, increased appetite, heat intolerance, arthritis, abdominal condition, nervous condition (including tremors and nervousness), hypertension, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, anxiety and insomnia), diabetes mellitus, heart condition (including tachycardia), and gynecological condition (including menstrual irregularities).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error and will need a new VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's heart disability, including aortic dissection.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection due to exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp LeJeune.