Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance and due to being housebound was denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for SMC at either the aid and attendance or housebound rate, as he does not have a single service-connected disability rated 100 percent disabling, is not permanently bedridden or housebound by reason of his service-connected disabilities, and does not require regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the issue of service connection for a heart disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and disc disease, cervical strain, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, and tinnitus, preclude him from following a substantially gainful occupation for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him. The Board granted entitlement to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis pursuant to 38 C.F.R. � 4.16(b).

The Veteran's TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate have been granted. The issues of a higher rating for CAD and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's need for aid and attendance is remanded due to the presence of nonservice-connected conditions that contribute to his need, and a VA examination is required to assess solely his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, CAD, and hypothyroidism. The lung disability and sleep apnea claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for bilateral hearing loss from May 30, 2013 to September 1, 2015 was denied. The Veteran's TDIU claim during the same period was granted.

The Board has denied service connection for a heart disorder and residuals of a lung disorder, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not require the regular aid and attendance of another person at any point during the period on appeal, thus his claim for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance is denied.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 11, 2019 for service connection for his heart disability and denied restoration of service connection. The RO severed service connection for the Veteran's heart disability in April 2022 due to clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease (CAD), and hypertension due to herbicide agent exposure are granted. Service connection is also granted for a cerebrovascular accident secondary to service-connected diabetes.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's cause of death, including whether his psychiatric disability contributed to his death.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and coronary artery disease (CAD) are granted as due to herbicide exposure, with the presumption of exposure at Osan Air Base.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the appellant is not eligible for substitution as he did not file a valid claim or request for higher level review at the time of his death.

The Board has remanded the cases due to procedural issues and to determine if any of the appellants submitted claims for DIC benefits prior to their deaths. The effective date for service connection is being considered based on VA's special rules for presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's disability rating for coronary artery disease was restored to 60 percent effective September 1, 2016.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, type II diabetes mellitus, and blood clots are being remanded due to the need for further research into his exposure to herbicides during active duty in Okinawa.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for GERD, a skin disability, sinusitis, and heart disability due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service in Vietnam. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and evaluation regarding service connection for diabetes mellitus due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service. The increased rating claim for coronary artery disease remains denied.