Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's IBS is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The skin rash condition, allergies, and heart condition are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete documentation of the Veteran's exposure during his military service. The Veteran was not notified that requested flight records were unavailable, and another remand is necessary.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate VA examination and a need for retrospective opinions considering lay evidence from the September 2016 DRO hearing.

Service connection for malaria is denied. The Veteran's claim has been reopened, but service connection cannot be established as there was no evidence of a current disability during or within one year after service.,Service connection for chronic kidney disease is granted. The Veteran's current diagnosis is linked to herbicide agent exposure during service.,Service connection for the heart disability (atherosclerosis of the aorta) is granted. The Veteran has a current diagnosis and there is evidence linking it to herbicide agent exposure.,Service connection for hyperlipidemia is denied. There is no disease or disability listed under VA regulations that corresponds with this condition.,Service connection for asbestosis is denied. There is no evidence of asbestos exposure during service, and the Veteran's claim cannot be granted based on presumptive service connection.,Service connection for chronic constipation (IBS) is denied. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis or sufficient evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is denied. There is no evidence of GERD during service and the condition cannot be linked to herbicide agent exposure.,Service connection for cataract of the left eye is denied. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis or sufficient evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for myasthenia gravis and double vision is granted. There is a current diagnosis and evidence linking it to herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with depressed mood is found to be the primary cause of his currently diagnosed coronary artery disease (CAD).,Bilateral hearing loss is granted as a result of noise exposure during active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for heart disability, left knee disability, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for throat condition and heart condition.,For the throat condition, there is no evidence linking it to service. The VA examiner found that strep pharyngitis was treated during service but not related to current symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a heart disability prior to February 21, 2020 is remanded. The TDIU claim prior to July 7, 2017 remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for an effective date earlier than August 4, 2016, and a higher initial disability rating prior to April 13, 2021, for coronary artery disease due to further development being necessary.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected mixed bipolar disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional evidence, including medical records from various healthcare providers and facilities. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his coronary artery disease is now pending.

The Board has found that the previous remand directives were not substantially complied with and a new VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's heart condition is related to his military service, hypertension, or pain medication for back disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a heart disability are granted, with the latter receiving an increased rating to 70 percent. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition and PTSD, finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated VA treatment records, determine if the Veteran participated in toxic exposure risk activities (TERAs) during service, and schedule VA examinations for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and tinea pedis.

The Veteran's current coronary artery disease is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam. The decision is based on the presumption of exposure under VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus does not render him unemployable, and his heart disorder is not shown to be related to herbicide exposure or secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Board has vacated the previous decisions that denied service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II and peripheral neuropathy. The claims are now considered.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for heart disease associated with sinus bradycardia, syncope and tachycardia is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her claimed condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted. The right clavicle fracture, right clavicle scar, left knee strain and joint osteoarthritis, and arterioslerotic heart disease are all found to be related to service. A rating of 30 percent has been assigned for bilateral hearing loss from October 28, 2019 through February 5, 2023.