Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's accrued benefits claim was denied as there were no unpaid periodic monetary benefits at the time of his death. The Veteran had a 100% rating for PTSD since October 12, 2011 and was already receiving compensation due to TDIU.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for coronary artery disease prior to July 7, 2020 is granted with a 100% evaluation.,The Veteran's increased rating claim for coronary artery disease beginning July 7, 2020 is denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders (specifically depression and anxiety) are remanded for further examination to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder have been granted. The heart disability claim is remanded, as are the claims for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, cervical spine, right knee, left knee, and right ankle. The Veteran's gastritis with GERD claim also requires further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination opinion regarding the relationship between the service-connected hypertension and the current heart disability. The Veteran's heart disorder is currently diagnosed as valvular heart disease, which is already service-connected.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and coronary artery disease due to potential exposure to herbicides during active duty. The PACT Act requires VA to conduct development in accordance with its procedures.

The Veteran's heart disease, including myocardial infarction and coronary artery disease, was caused by his service-connected hypertension. The appeal for increased ratings is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and medical opinions regarding service connection for heart disability and thyroid disorder.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic heart disorder as there is no evidence of a current disability and the Veteran's symptoms were attributed to an underlying nervous condition during his active service.

The Board has denied service connection for lumbar spine disorder, and the remaining issues have been remanded for further development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, with the effective date being September 24, 2013.

The Veteran's heart disorder and chest tumors were not found to be service-connected due to exposure to herbicides or other chemicals, as the evidence did not support a finding of such exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the issues of entitlement to service connection for lung condition, heart condition, and IBS remain unresolved due to lack of a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for thyroid conditions, heart conditions, and testicular seminoma claimed as prostate cancer due to inadequate examinations and need for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension, heart disorder, and thyroid disorder due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the relationship between these conditions and military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's coronary artery disease is related to his service, specifically his exposure to jet fuel as an aviation boatswain's mate fueler. As a result, the claim for service connection for coronary artery disease is granted.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and therefore DIC benefits are denied. The Appellant is also not eligible for burial benefits due to the lack of qualifying conditions.

The Veteran's service in the Korean DMZ may be presumed to have exposed him to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange. However, his heart disability needs further evaluation to determine if it is related to this exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for type II diabetes mellitus, bilateral eye disability (excluding nuclear sclerosis), coronary artery disease, and hypertension due to inadequate medical opinion evidence regarding their etiology. Additional development is required.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has determined that further development is needed to verify potential exposure to environmental toxins at Fort McClellan, including PCBs, TCE, asbestos, radioactive compounds, chemical warfare agents, or other toxic substances.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received, as well as additional development being necessary. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder claim is also remanded.