Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's death was due to his service-connected coronary artery disease, which is the principal cause of death. The appeal for service connection for cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board has remanded several issues, including chronic lung disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Schatzki ring, venous stasis edema of the bilateral lower extremities, and seborrheic keratosis.

The Veteran's initial 20% rating for hemorrhoids is granted, while his claim for service connection of ischemic heart disease is denied. The Board finds the evidence at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran has persistent bleeding with secondary anemia or fissures due to internal hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and heart disability, were denied as there was no evidence of these conditions during her period of active service or post-service. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a current disability in accordance with VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease/ischemic heart disease with myocardial infarction is found to have contributed substantially or materially to his cause of death, and the claim for service connection for cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and coronary artery disease are granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no longer a question of service connection for CAD due to its full grant, and the Veteran did not express disagreement with the assigned effective date or initial rating.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and post-traumatic stress disorder do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate due to their combined effect on his ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, chloracne, and soft tissue carcinoma are all granted as they are presumed to be related to herbicide agent exposure during his active duty.

The Board has found that the VA did not obtain all private medical records from Dr. O. Almousalli, which could be relevant to the appellant's claim for service connection of his cardiac disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain these records.

The Board has denied service connection for heart condition and remanded the case to obtain a medical opinion regarding celiac disease. The heart condition denial is due to lack of evidence linking it to service, while the celiac disease issue requires further examination.

The Veteran's claim for heart disease was granted with an effective date of June 1, 2021. The rating for TMJ dysfunction remains at 20 percent. Other claims are either denied or remanded.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for coronary artery disease was denied. The VA determined that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 60 percent from March 28, 2008 to March 14, 2011 and since July 27, 2020.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, heart condition, DMII, nephropathy, prostate cancer, skin cancer, gallbladder condition, arthritis, and hypertension are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and ischemic heart disease are granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The erectile dysfunction is also granted as secondary to the service-connected prostate cancer.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted on a direct basis due to in-service herbicide exposure.,Service connection for the heart disability, secondary to service-connected hypertension, is granted. The Veteran's bone soreness claim is readjudicated as part of his follicular lymphoma case.,There is no current evidence of bone soreness and the issue has been readjudicated.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for coronary artery disease and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not warrant higher ratings during the periods specified, but remanded the cases for further development due to conflicting employment history information.

The Board has granted an effective date of May 21, 2013 for the award of a TDIU on an extraschedular basis and for basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment since at least May 21, 2013.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and hypertension prevent him from securing or following any substantially gainful occupation, but the AOJ did not consider all relevant evidence in making its decision. The Board is remanding to schedule updated VA examinations and refer the issue for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need for regular aid and attendance of another person, and the Board has granted SMC based on this need prior to June 11, 2020.