Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, kidney disability, and several other disabilities are denied. The Board has remanded the remaining service connection claims.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran withdrew his claims, and no further action is required.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, myelodysplastic syndrome, chronic kidney failure, right leg amputation, and various peripheral neuropathies, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since March 4, 2011. The effective date for TDIU is set at this date.

The Veteran's initial increased rating for coronary artery disease from September 27, 2013 to May 7, 2021 is denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and coronary artery disease were granted effective January 20, 2022. An initial rating of 40 percent was assigned for prostate cancer residuals.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the deferred issue regarding an increased rating for coronary artery disease associated with herbicide exposure, as the AOJ had deferred making a final decision on this matter.

The Board has remanded four service connection claims for a heart condition, hypertension, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and sinusitis with headaches due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of whether preexisting conditions were aggravated by service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause him to require regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) was granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The effective date of the grant is set at May 10, 2018.,For kidney disease, the Veteran's claim was denied as he did not submit his claim prior to May 10, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, heart disease, stroke residuals, diabetes mellitus, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy were all denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran's exposure to burn pits, Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, radiation, Gulf War, or any other specific environment was not considered in this decision.

The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing is granted due to his service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and shrapnel injuries. However, as he has already received assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing, the special home adaptation grant is denied.

The Veteran's rheumatic heart disease with coronary artery disease, status post stent placement is rated at 60 percent effective April 20, 2023.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for heart disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's assertions regarding his conditions are considered credible, but VA must make reasonable efforts to obtain private medical records from any identified sources.

The Veteran did not have any benefits due and unpaid at the time of his death, as no claims were pending. Therefore, accrued benefits are denied.

The Veteran's claims for a TDIU, service connection for chest and groin scars, and a compensable rating for valvular heart disease have been dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran's valvular heart disease warrants a 10 percent rating from April 8, 2019, and a 30 percent rating from November 12, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left ear hearing loss has been denied as his current level of disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Board is remanding the issues of service connection for low back disability, coronary artery disease (CAD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's National Guard service dates.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease with history of myocardial infarction is denied as there is no competent evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service occurrence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and renal dysfunction are granted on a direct basis prior to August 10, 2022.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for hypertensive heart disease and a TDIU due to insufficient information regarding the current severity of his service-connected condition. The AOJ is instructed to obtain an adequate medical opinion on this matter.

The Board has remanded the claim for further development due to a lack of adequate medical opinions and consideration of potential service exposure.