Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The claim of service connection for myasthenia gravis as secondary to herbicide exposure is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been denied as it is not secondary to a service-connected condition or caused by an in-service injury.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to April 9, 2022, has also been denied due to the presence of other service-connected disabilities that allow him to engage in substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, coronary artery disease, and hypertension are presumed to have been incurred during his active service in Okinawa due to exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to the service-connected prostate cancer.,Service connection for acid reflux disease and asthma is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an addendum VA medical opinion to address the etiology of the Veteran's ischemic heart disease, as well as service connection for residuals of a right hip replacement secondary to left knee osteoarthritis.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease of the right leg, and peripheral artery disease of the left leg. The Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.,Service connection is established for all four conditions: hypertension, coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease of the right leg, and peripheral artery disease of the left leg.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for his heart and rib disability ratings, finding that it was not factually ascertainable that an increase in disability occurred during the year prior to June 15, 2001.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's heart condition, cervical spine degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome, nerve radiculopathy, inguinal hernia repair, and surgical scar. The main reasons for remand include obtaining relevant treatment records, verifying herbicide agent exposure, and providing a retrospective estimate of the Veteran's cervical spine range of motion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has found that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for valvular heart disease and atrial fibrillation, which are related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) also requires further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's cause of death was not due to a service-connected disability. The Board found that the claimed disabilities (heart disease, diabetes, and esophageal cancer) were not related to his military service.

The Veteran's diabetes, IHD, and hypertension are granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicides. PDR and peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes are remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service, and thus denied all claims for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes, intestinal condition, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and heart condition due to incomplete responses in previous opinions. The Veteran's death while his appeal was pending allowed substitution with his spouse as the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for attorney fees related to the February 2019 rating decision is being remanded due to procedural issues, including failure to notify both parties of their rights and the need for a NOD. The main issue on appeal is whether the Veteran is eligible for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the February 2019 rating decision.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability, finding that the Veteran did not meet criteria for direct service connection due to lack of medical nexus between in-service exposure and current diagnosis. The appeal was also dismissed as there was no herbicide agent exposure or secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been granted. The Board also found new and material evidence to reopen claims for heart disorder, intolerance to chemicals, acid reflux, fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome), joint pain (including fibromyalgia), chronic diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and circadian rhythm disorder, but these issues are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a heart disorder was dismissed due to his death, and the Court issued a dismissal of the appeal.

The Veteran's depression and anxiety are granted on a secondary basis, while tinnitus is granted. High cholesterol, left leg disability (apart from service-connected left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy), right leg disability (apart from service-connected right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy), coronary artery disease (CAD), erectile dysfunction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension, and thyroid disability are all denied. The Veteran's sleep apnea, headaches, and TDIU claims are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and remanded other claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing adequate opinions.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative, and the Board is dismissing all issues on appeal due to this withdrawal.