Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to environmental toxins during service, and to obtain a medical opinion on whether his ischemic heart disease and diabetes are related to such exposures.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability, right lower extremity neuropathy, left lower extremity neuropathy, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).,There was no evidence of these conditions in service or within one year post-service. The most probative medical opinions found that the Veteran's current heart condition is not related to his service.

The Veteran's death was caused by ischemic heart disease, which is presumed to be due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Guam. The appeal for accrued benefits is denied as there is no evidence of unpaid VA benefits at the time of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected tinnitus is found to be the cause of his obstructive sleep apnea, and thus he has been granted service connection for this condition.,Similarly, his service-connected hypertension is found to be caused by his obstructive sleep apnea, leading to a grant of service connection for this condition as well.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus type II are presumed to have been incurred in service due to herbicide agent exposure. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the grant of full benefits in prior decisions. The heart condition, back condition, and hemorrhoids are rated as per VA regulations.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue, to include as secondary to a service-connected disability was denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of a chronic fatigue disorder and concluded that the Veteran did not have one at any time during the pendency of his appeal.

The Veteran's death was caused by ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, type II. The PACT Act grants presumptive service connection for these conditions due to exposure in Thailand during the Vietnam Era.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for coronary artery disease and prostate cancer due to a lack of verification regarding exposure at Fort Drum, New York. The Veteran's assertions include exposure to herbicide agents in service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's service-connected atrial fibrillation. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, degenerative lumbar spondylosis, rheumatoid arthritis of the bilateral lower extremities (rhabdomyosarcoma is not a condition, but radiculopathy is attributed to it), diabetes mellitus type II, psoriasis, and hypertensive heart disease have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment from February 9, 2016.,The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, degenerative lumbar spondylosis, rheumatoid arthritis of the bilateral lower extremities (rhabdomyosarcoma is not a condition, but radiculopathy is attributed to it), diabetes mellitus type II, psoriasis, and hypertensive heart disease have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to February 9, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his heart disability, and further review of all associated VA treatment records.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and rating determinations as the Veteran died during the pendency of these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's coronary artery disease, which contributed to his death, was due to in-service exposure to toxic chemicals, specifically diesel fuel. As a result, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease was denied because no new and relevant evidence was submitted with his supplemental claim, despite VA obtaining updated treatment records.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts in the left eye, peripheral neuropathy of various extremities, and plantar fasciitis have been granted.,Service connection is established based on exposure to herbicide agents during active military service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease (CAD) is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand, and the condition has manifested to a compensable degree.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues have been remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and posttraumatic stress disorder rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to January 21, 2020. As such, the Board granted TDIU for this period.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C, ischemic heart disease as a result of herbicide exposure, and PTSD evaluation. The Veteran's service connection claim for hepatitis C will be remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and a VA examination. The ischemic heart disease claim will also be remanded with similar considerations. The PTSD evaluation claim is also remanded.