Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of October 23, 2016 for his service connection for coronary artery disease due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The decision found that the Veteran filed his formal claim within a year of his original intent to file on October 23, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, tension headaches, and sinus headaches. The appeal for a left ankle disability and heart condition is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has found that there was not substantial compliance with its remand directives and therefore the claims for service connection are being remanded. The claims will be reconsidered after a thorough search of the Veteran's tour of duty in South Korea, covering the entire period from September 1969 to October 1970.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims for residuals of a heat stroke, headache condition, right leg condition, acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and heart condition. The appeals are granted to this extent.

The Veteran's heart disorders, including nonsustained ventricular tachycardia and mild tricuspid insufficiency, are not service-connected as they did not manifest during active duty or for many years after. The Board finds that the Veteran's current heart conditions are not related to his military service.,The Veteran's bilateral foot disorders, including pes planus, plantar fibroma, sinus tarsi syndrome, and tinea pedis, are also not service-connected as they did not manifest during active duty or for many years after. The Board finds that the Veteran's current foot conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and review of medical records. The issues on appeal are related to initial evaluations for coronary artery disease with atrial fibrillation.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease as moot because they have been granted.

The Board denied service connection for heart disease and kidney disease, both claimed to be related to asbestos exposure during military service.,There is no evidence that the Veteran's conditions began in or were aggravated by his active duty service.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure. The appeal for TDIU prior to July 7, 2009 is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is found to be related to his service-connected disabilities, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, finding that there is insufficient medical evidence to support the claim and concluding that her current heart condition is not related to her military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and readjudication due to additional evidence being added to the claims file.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and bladder cancer are granted due to herbicide exposure. The claim for bladder cancer is remanded as the exact training dates at Camp Lejeune and Camp Geiger need to be verified.

The Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, heart condition, hypertension, and nose breathing problems have been granted. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and heart disorder. The reasons include needing verification of National Guard service periods, additional audiogram reports, and a new VA examination for both hearing loss and heart disorders.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and related secondary conditions due to issues arising from the PACT Act development. The other service connection claims are also being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted.,Service connection has also been granted for IBS, with the presumption of exposure to Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% since November 21, 2017. He also has additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60% or more and he meets the criteria for special monthly compensation under the housebound rate.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for service connection for heart disease, finding that his exposure to herbicide agents during active service in Thailand is presumed. The effective date of this decision is August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's CAD is rated at 100 percent effective April 2, 2013. A separate combined rating of 60 percent for other service-connected conditions grants TDIU based on PTSD and SMC at the housebound rate.