Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's CAD increased rating claim is dismissed. The initial PTSD rating is granted at a 70 percent level, but no higher. The Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension and a heart condition manifested by irregular heartbeat are granted, with the hypertension claim being granted under the PACT Act.

The Board has granted a TDIU due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and bladder cancer residuals. The rating assigned is 70 percent as of March 21, 2022.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since April 19, 2011. His TDIU is granted from that date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot degenerative changes of the first MTP joint, left foot degenerative changes of the first MTP joint, and heart disability have been granted due to new and relevant evidence submitted subsequent to the final denial.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of bronchitis and cardiomegaly and chronic organic heart disease due to a lack of VA examinations, outstanding medical records from USAH Nurnberg Germany, and procedural errors in adjudicating the claims.

The Board has determined that the claims for service connection for COPD, a heart condition, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder must be remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and medical opinions. The Veteran's toxic exposure risk activity is presumed under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury that would support these claims.

The claims for service connection for breast cancer, a left ankle disability, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are dismissed. The claim for service connection for heart disability secondary to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is remanded.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II and its secondary effects. The appeal is now closed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 60 percent rating for coronary artery disease, effective September 1, 2020. The Veteran's condition is currently rated at 60 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board is remanding both claims of entitlement to service connection for angiomas as residuals of hepatic toxicity and coronary heart disease as the result of methyl methacrylate exposure due to conflicting etiological opinions and inadequate development of evidence.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right foot disorder, left foot disorder, LUE CTS, heart disorder, cervical spine disorder, and OSA. The claims are remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 31, 2019, for the award of service connection for coronary artery disease has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation in excess of 100 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease has also been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease, COPD, and depression due to service connection issues. The AOJ is required to verify the Veteran's periods of active service, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA, as well as his exposure to asbestos and carbon tetrachloride during any period of service.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is seeking a higher rating for his service-connected coronary artery disease, which was previously denied. The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of the condition during the period on appeal.

The Veteran's cause of death is determined to be ischemic heart disease, which is presumed related to his service exposure to herbicide agents. The Board finds that the Veteran's ischemic heart disease contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition as secondary to vitreous hemorrhage, right eye due to lack of evidence showing an in-service occurrence or direct causation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck disability, unspecified heart disease, hypertension, and secondary conditions. The effective date for PTSD was not granted prior to February 6, 2018.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's coronary artery disease (CAD) with congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, AICD and bypass graft was caused or aggravated by his service-connected major depressive disorder with alcohol abuse disorder.