Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as the July 5, 2019, VA Form 9 was not timely filed. The claims for service connection were decided on the merits and found to be denied.

The Board has dismissed the claim for service connection for coronary artery disease as moot due to a prior grant of the claim. The Board has also remanded the claim for service connection for glucagonoma.,Coronary artery disease was granted service connection in June 2019, making this issue moot.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that this rating remains appropriate given his METs level and left ventricular ejection fraction.

Service connection for a heart condition (claimed as heart murmur) is denied.,Service connection for bilateral cataracts is denied.,Service connection for residuals of a right eye corneal abrasion is denied.,Service connection for a bilateral eye condition (diagnosed as pterygium, pinguecula) is denied.,The Veteran's back strain claim remains pending and will be remanded.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher than 30 percent disability rating due to the Veteran's METs scores and ejection fraction being consistently no worse than 5-7 METs with LVEF of 50%.

The Veteran's condition with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and coronary artery disease resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance since May 8, 2019. The Board granted entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance from that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's heart disability and TDIU claims. Additional development is needed, including a new VA examination.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding an earlier effective date for service connection and a higher disability rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) because the Veteran did not file a substantive appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for PTSD and CAD, as well as the cause of death claim due to insufficient evidence. Additional medical opinions are needed regarding the severity of the Veteran's conditions prior to his death.

The Veteran's 30 percent rating for service-connected hypertensive heart disease is restored, effective November 1, 2018. The Board also found that a remand was necessary to determine the current severity of his service-connected hypertensive heart disease due to inconsistencies in notification and scheduling of examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a heart disability, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) as it was aggravated by the Veteran's MOS as an operating room nurse during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if any cardiovascular or heart disability shown during the Veteran's lifetime was an ischemic heart disease, and whether congestive heart failure that is listed as the cause of death was related to exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's heart condition as secondary to her service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for supraventricular arrhythmia and valvular heart disease, finding that there is no current disability for which service connection can be granted.

The Veteran's hypertension and heart disability are granted as service-connected due to exposure to firefighting chemicals in service, with the heart disability being secondary to the hypertension.

The Board has ordered an addendum opinion from a cardiologist to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's aortic valve stenosis. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the aortic valve stenosis claim, including TDIU and DEA.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed disabilities, finding that there was no credible evidence of herbicide agent exposure and insufficient medical opinions supporting a direct relationship between any of the conditions and service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for ischemic heart disease is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and compliance with previous remand directives.

Service connection is granted for residuals of a myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, and ischemic cardiomyopathy. The Veteran's heart disorders other than these conditions are remanded for further evaluation.