Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of Barrett's esophagus and ischemic heart disease as they were not valid appeals under the Appeals Management Act.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the appeal at this time.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to May 15, 2017, and March 5, 2018, for service connection were denied as the submitted evidence did not relate to any disputed elements of his claims.,The Board found that the submitted records from January 2019 did not address an element in dispute or affect the outcome of the case.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for AFib, hypertension, IHD, shortness of breath, and OSA due to potential exposure to toxins during military service.

The Veteran's heart disability was rated at 60 percent from November 15, 2013, to April 29, 2020. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted during this period.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for DM-II with ED and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, status post CABG, are denied as the evidence does not support the need for higher disability ratings.

The Veteran's claim for a higher level of SMC was denied as his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for such an increase.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his coronary artery disease and ischemic heart disease was denied, with the effective date remaining at December 9, 2011.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cardiovascular condition, specifically hypertensive heart disease with left ventricular hypertrophy and atrial dilatation, as secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

Service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus is granted effective August 10, 2022. Service connection for neuropathy of the lower extremities remains pending.

An earlier effective date of March 23, 2022, but no earlier, is granted for the awards of service connection for AAA, tremors, chronic kidney disease, and ED.,The Veteran's initial rating for service-connected chronic kidney disease is now 30 percent, but no higher.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, coronary artery disease, and hypertension due to a failure to verify all periods of service. A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted a 60 percent rating for the Veteran's coronary artery disease (CAD) from November 1, 2019. The evidence shows that the Veteran's left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of 38 to 55 percent meets the criteria for a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7017.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease with chronic congestive heart failure and Type II diabetes mellitus. The appeal for TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease and benign prostatic hypertrophy have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran's representative.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, back condition, heart condition, hypertension, left arm condition, and right arm condition have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions that began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,The Veteran's claim for tinnitus was also denied as there is no credible evidence of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's bradycardia is granted as secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease. From September 21, 2023, the Veteran's CAD has been rated at 60 percent.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the surviving spouse is advised to resubmit her request for substitution at the AOJ.

The Veteran's service connection claims for DM2, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the LLE and RLE, and CAD are all granted. The aortic aneurysm claim is remanded.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for chronic renal disease and hypertensive heart disease, which the Board has accepted. As a result, these claims are dismissed.