Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and ischemia (heart condition) have been denied as there is no objective evidence to support these conditions.,Service connection has been granted for lumbosacral strain, mild degenerative changes, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and hypertension.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of coronary artery disease and left and right shoulder disabilities due to the appellant's withdrawal before a decision was made.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease (chest pain) was dismissed because the notice of disagreement was not filed within one year after the June 2014 rating decision.

The Board has remanded most of the Veteran's claims due to a duty-to-assist error, and will need to obtain additional medical records before readjudicating these cases.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD). The evidence does not support a finding that CAD began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus II and eye disabilities due to potential errors in the decision-making process. Further examination and opinion are needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for service connection and initial ratings for obstructive sleep apnea, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The appeal for valvular heart disease was also dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for coronary artery disease, DEA benefits, and SMC due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his original claims and the subsequent granting of a supplemental claim.

The Veteran's SMC on account of being housebound is granted as of August 26, 2019. The decision is based on his service-connected disabilities and the requirement for a single disability rated at 100% disabling.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various disabilities, including heart disability, right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities, right hand and left hand disabilities, right knee and left knee disabilities, and right foot and left foot disabilities due to incomplete evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, right bundle branch block, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy. The claim of service connection for tremors (claimed as Parkinsonism/Parkinson-like symptoms) is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for coronary artery disease based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents, effective June 21, 2018. The Veteran's claim is granted with an earlier effective date of June 21, 2017.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease, left hip replacement, and PTSD. The decision grants special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding of any current disability related to his military service.,Service connection has also been denied for other conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea and voiding dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on a direct basis is remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic kidney disease (CKD) is granted. The claims of a rating in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD), service connection for abdominal aortic aneurysm, and total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) are remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for presumptive service connection for coronary artery disease and type II diabetes mellitus, finding that he was exposed to herbicide agents during his service in Korea.

The Veteran's heart disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected hypertension, and he is granted TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease and heart palpitations, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected Hashimoto's disease and hypothyroidism. The decision is based on medical evidence linking these conditions to her service-connected thyroid issues.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions (coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, hearing loss, and tinnitus) have impacted his ability to work. The VA has not obtained all relevant records for the determination of TDIU prior to November 17, 2020. Therefore, the case is being remanded to obtain these records.

The Veteran's service connection claims for arteriosclerotic heart disease/coronary artery disease, prostate cancer residuals with radical prostatectomy residuals, and Type II diabetes mellitus are all granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service near the Korean DMZ.