Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for chloracne associated with herbicide exposure and service connection for an implanted cardiac pacemaker claimed as ischemic heart disease have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary artery disease) are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus due to herbicide agent exposure is remanded as there are outstanding treatment records that need to be obtained, and a VA examination should be conducted to clarify the presence of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine and cervical spine, as well as his heart condition related to toxic exposure risk activity (TERA), have been granted. The heart claim is remanded due to a need for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to May 13, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, type II, did not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to September 8, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a left arm condition and heart conditions, including MI, unstable angina, CAD, bradycardia, and CAD status-post with stent. The issues are inextricably intertwined due to the Veteran's contention that his left arm pain is related to his non-service connected heart conditions.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for a heart condition other than ischemic heart disease is dismissed as the Veteran opted into the modernized appeals process under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA).

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) was denied. The case is also remanded for a new examination to assess the severity of his bilateral hearing loss and for consideration of TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer residuals, coronary artery disease, and diabetes on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure during active duty at Fort Gordon.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected coronary artery disease was denied from December 30, 2011 until December 13, 2017. From December 13, 2017, the Veteran is granted a 60 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to address whether there were 'debilitating effects and general impairment of health' due to coronary artery disease, which could render the Veteran materially less capable of resisting other diseases or injuries primarily causing death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he was not in need of regular aid and assistance nor permanently bedridden.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lower back condition and secondary service connection for coronary artery disease as due to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and hypercholesterolemia, finding no current disability of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically regarding an inadequate opinion on the cause of death and secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a need for an opinion on whether there is a nexus between the Veteran's post-service disabilities and his toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) during service in Southwest Asia. The appellant seeks both pension benefits and DIC benefits, but her income eligibility for pension benefits was not established.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus type II and coronary artery disease (CAD) have been granted. The claim for a kidney condition is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, thyroid condition, and acid reflux as there is no probative evidence showing that these conditions began during his active service or are related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not result in the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status, leading to a denial of SMC.