Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for cardiovascular disorder and bilateral elbow pain due to insufficient medical opinions and lack of contemporaneous records. The Veteran's service connection claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and potential service connection based on Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of evidence related to his arteriosclerotic heart disease prior to December 10, 2018.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for LEFT shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis with AC joint osteoarthritis, LEFT ring finger limitation of motion, and a LEFT wrist scar have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for an initial rating greater than 0 percent for a RIGHT chest scar (status post cyst removal), secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction, and service connection for insomnia / sleep disorder have been granted.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD with associated anxiety has been granted.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for deviated nasal septum from a broken nose has been denied due to aggravation of a pre-existing condition.,The Veteran's appeals for secondary service connection for insomnia / sleep disorder and erectile dysfunction have been granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a heart condition was dismissed. Service connection for his low back disability is granted, and the issue of service connection for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy secondary to his low back disability is remanded. The claim for service connection for an ear condition is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for heart condition, hypertension, and acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD) due to potential herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The RO must verify the Veteran's service on ships within 12 nautical miles of Vietnam and schedule a VA examination if necessary.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, heart disability, and hypertension due to incomplete development of evidence and potential exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the heart disability claim before a decision was made.

Service connection for ischemic heart disease is granted. The Board finds the Veteran's hypertension may be related to service, including herbicide exposure, but an opinion on aggravation by diabetes is needed.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, status post bypass graft due to lack of medical evidence linking the condition to active duty or training.

The Board has granted service connection for larynx cancer and coronary artery disease, both of which are associated with herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and Parkinsonism with urinary problems, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since May 22, 2020. The Board has granted TDIU for this period but has remanded the issue of TDIU prior to May 22, 2020.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease (claimed as secondary to hypertension) due to the lack of evidence showing in-service incurrence or continuity of treatment.

The Board denied service connection for heart disease and pulmonary disorder, both presumed to be due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The VA medical opinions found no ischemic heart disease or a relationship between the Veteran's conditions and his service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied because he failed to report for the scheduled VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, rating increases, and other issues are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The Board will obtain additional medical records and provide VA addendum opinions.

The Veteran's initial rating for ischemic heart disease prior to January 31, 2022 is denied. The claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another person by reason of being housebound prior to June 15, 2018 is also denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's alcohol dependence is service-connected as secondary to or part of his PTSD, and to obtain additional VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the veteran's skin and heart conditions and his active duty service, as well as whether these conditions are separate from or related to his already service-connected acne rosacea.