Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's heart disability and presumed herbicide agent exposure during service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for ischemic heart disease was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied as there is not sufficient evidence to substantiate that he is unemployable due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease associated with herbicide exposure is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral vascular disease is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on housebound status, as he is able to leave his home for medical appointments and grocery shopping.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease, arteriosclerotic heart disease, coronary heart disease, and ischemic cardiomyopathy status post myocardial infarction is granted with a 60% rating prior to May 14, 2020.,From May 14, 2020 onwards, the Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease, arteriosclerotic heart disease, coronary heart disease, and ischemic cardiomyopathy status post myocardial infarction is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease with percutaneous coronary intervention is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. A new examination is required.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is currently rated as 30 percent disabling, but the evidence does not support a higher rating.,The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is currently rated as 20 percent disabling, and there is no evidence to warrant an increase in this rating.,Service connection for a colon condition was denied due to lack of current symptoms or diagnosis.,Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity has been granted service connection but remains noncompensable.,Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity also has been granted service connection but remains noncompensable.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's low back condition, heart condition, migraines, left foot condition, and left shoulder condition. The VA will provide a new examination in each case.

The Veteran's heart disability is granted as presumptively related to herbicide exposure. The COPD claim is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart disability, including whether it is related to service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted a 100% evaluation for ischemic heart disease from January 18, 2012, to August 31, 2013, and eligibility for Dependents' Education Assistance (DEA) benefits during the same period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for heart condition, peripheral neuropathy, thyroid condition, bladder condition, and diabetic condition due to potential service connection based on in-service Agent Orange exposure. The VA will obtain private treatment records and schedule a new VA examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for coronary artery bypass grafting x4 and hypertension. The right ankle disorder and left ankle disorder are remanded, while the right foot disorder is also remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to procedural errors in docketing under the AMA system.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, heart disability (hypertension), and prostate disability are remanded due to the need for further examination regarding potential exposure to toxins during service.

The Veteran's tinnitus, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and low back arthritis are all granted service connection based on continuity of symptomatology during or shortly after service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, kidney disease, trigeminal neuralgia pain, an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression), right lower peripheral neuropathy, left lower peripheral neuropathy, right peripheral vascular disease, left peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, heart condition, and hypertension are being remanded due to the Veteran missing his VA examinations.,The Board finds that the Veteran presented good cause for having missed his appointments and therefore, the claims must be remanded to afford the Veteran adequate examinations and medical opinions regarding these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination and because of the PACT Act, which requires consideration of total exposure and synergistic effects.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 60 percent for service-connected ischemic heart disease, finding that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the pre-amendment or post-amendment rating criteria.

The Veteran's death was caused by in-service toxic exposures at Fort Dix and Fort Liberty, which are linked to liver neoplasm, heart disease, and hypertension. The Board granted service connection for the cause of his death.