Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has granted the claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam, but denied it due to a lack of current disability.

The Veteran's heart disease, prostate cancer, melanoma, and squamous cell carcinoma are granted as service connected due to in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, including coronary artery disease with cardiac arrhythmia, as secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder with depressive symptoms. The case is being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disability and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease, and the diagnoses were not incurred during service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes, respiratory disorder, ischemic heart disease, and pancreatic cancer due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The AOJ failed to verify the Veteran's reported exposure at the Naval Hospital, Great Lakes, and MCAS Futenma.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional VA examinations to determine if the Veteran's heart disability, hypertension, and major depressive disorder are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and myocardial infarction atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, bradycardia, cardiomyopathy and coronary artery bypass graft prior to August 10, 2022. The TDIU claim is being remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and heart conditions due to insufficient examination reports. The Veteran's OSA and heart palpitations are linked to his in-service exposure, but further clarification is needed regarding their onset and relationship to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's CAD resulted in more than one episode of acute congestive heart failure or a workload greater than 3 METs resulting in symptoms like dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope from January 31, 2012 to October 4, 2014. The Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating during this period.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of medical services provided by St. Mary Medical Center on August 9 to August 11, 2014 is denied because he did not receive VA care within the 24 months prior to the emergency treatment.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and a heart disorder, both claimed as due to herbicide exposure during service in Korea. The evidence did not support the Veteran's claim of exposure to herbicides near the Korean DMZ.

The Veteran's service-connected organic brain syndrome and atherosclerotic coronary artery disease require care or assistance on a regular basis to protect him from the hazards of his daily environment, resulting in an award of SMC based on need for aid and attendance. However, he does not meet the criteria for SMC based on housebound status.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for heart disability, including palpitations, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence to establish a link between the symptoms and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate VA opinions and the need for additional evidence. The issues of entitlement to service connection for various conditions, including left knee osteoarthritis, diabetes mellitus, right knee disability, insomnia, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder), spinal stenosis, and obstructive sleep apnea are being remanded.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for coronary artery disease, any acquired psychiatric condition, and right elbow condition have been granted. The claims of service connection for osteoarthritis of the left knee and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine remain denied.

The Board has granted service connection for non-hodgkin lymphoma, type II diabetes mellitus, and ischemic heart disease due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for coronary artery bypass graft was denied, and the Board has remanded this issue. The Veteran is also not entitled to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder or TDIU.

The Veteran's testicular disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer, effective August 10, 2022.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence of a confirmed diagnosis of hypertension for VA purposes and to obtain a VA examination to determine if it is related to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease (CAD) as the evidence did not show it was incurred during or related to active service, including exposure to herbicide agents in Korea.