Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum rating available.,For the period prior to September 14, 2020, the Veteran's left and right lower extremity sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy are each rated at 10 percent. After September 14, 2020, they are both rated at 40 percent.,The Veteran is granted a TDIU for the period prior to October 5, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, heart disease (ischemic), and an acquired psychiatric disability have been granted.,The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms of hypertension began during active service and continued thereafter.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease (CAD), atrial fibrillation, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorder, and any kidney disorder are remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to new theories of entitlement and requests for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart disability, including whether it is related to his service-connected type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of ten percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease is remanded due to inadequate compliance with the Board's September 2022 remand directives.

The Board has granted service connection for a cardiovascular disability, including mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, valvular heart disease, cardiomegaly, chest pain and shortness of breath. The decision finds that the Veteran's current cardiac disability is related to his service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's heart disorder is related to his in-service herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability rating for diabetes mellitus, direct service connection for right-knee disorder, and service connection for hypertensive heart disease as a result of exposure to an herbicide agent are all remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, including coronary artery disease, type II diabetes mellitus, prostate gland injury status post cancer residuals, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are now resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and an acquired psychiatric disorder diagnosed as major depressive disorder have been granted. The criteria are met for entitlement to service connection on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents in Korea during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for service-connected coronary artery disease from August 1, 2018, to July 13, 2022. The AOJ must ensure that a retrospective explanation is provided for the reason(s) that a laboratory determination of METs by exercise testing was not completed at the time of the October 2018 VA examination.

The Veteran's heart disease is being reviewed to determine if it is related to service. The TDIU claim will be reconsidered after this determination.

The Veteran's heart disease is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, and he is granted a TDIU since February 7, 2018.

The Veteran's initial rating for CAD status post coronary artery bypass surgery and myocardial infarction was denied as his METs level did not meet the criteria for a higher than 30 percent or 60 percent rating.,A compensable initial rating of 20 percent was granted for left leg venous insufficiency.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a neck disability, lupus, and heart disability. The left knee disability claim is also being remanded due to inadequate examination findings.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease, including as due to exposure to herbicide agents or asbestos, is denied. The Board found no evidence of chronic disease in service and did not establish a link between the current condition and service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, residuals of a kidney transplant, bilateral retinopathy, and bilateral below the knee amputation have been granted. The case is remanded for further development regarding the remaining issues.

The Veteran's left vocal cord disability was granted a rating of 60 percent from April 12, 2018 to March 21, 2021.,The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to December 30, 2020 was granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition due to Agent Orange exposure and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) as they are related to his in-service head injury. Additional development is needed.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and examination. The Veteran's claims include service connection for various conditions, including hearing loss, heart condition, diabetes mellitus, skin condition, back condition, and right ear hearing loss.