Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of death and service connection for hypertension. The examiner is asked to provide opinions on whether the Veteran's renal cancer, heart disease (presumed ischemic), and hypertension are related to his military service, including herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the remand directives and another remand is required for further development, including verification of exposure to environmental toxins and addendum opinions regarding the etiology of diagnosed disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for ratings and benefits related to knee disabilities, TDIU, and special monthly compensation. The issues of service connection for somatic symptom disorder and heart disorder have been remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher initial evaluation for coronary artery disease, finding that the appropriate dates are February 20, 2020, and 30 percent, respectively.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including heart condition, anxiety disorder, depression, and loss of eyesight. The issues are being remanded for further examination and development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, as well as the potential role of obesity in causing or aggravating OSA.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran has a current diagnosis of ischemic heart disease and because there are outstanding private treatment records that need to be obtained.

The Board has found that the VA did not substantially comply with a previous remand directive to verify the Veteran's asserted service in Vietnam. As a result, the case is being returned for further development.

The claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional medical examinations and opinions are needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to ischemic heart disease, which is presumed based on herbicide agent exposure. The DIC claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 was rendered moot by the grant of service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and ischemic heart disease (IHD) are granted. However, the claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and remanded the issues of service connection for a cervical spine disorder and TDIU.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied due to insufficient evidence, and the Board is instructed to obtain missing VA treatment records and private medical records from 'Centro Cardiovascular' before making a decision.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for sarcoidosis, sickle cell anemia, bilateral hearing loss, vision disability, flat feet, acquired psychiatric disability, insomnia, heart disability, hepatitis C, and kidney disability is granted with effective dates ranging from November 25, 2013 to the date of grant. The Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and laryngeal cancer as due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and Parkinson's disease due to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for erectile dysfunction is granted. The claims for renal dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, and hypertensive heart disease are remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his service connection claim for PTSD is granted. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a heart condition, and obstructive sleep apnea due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including service connection for his heart disorder, skin rash on hands, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of lower extremities, and acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD). The appeal will be remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's bronchial asthma is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,For his bilateral hearing loss disability, the Board has ordered additional medical opinions to address whether delayed onset hearing loss is attributable to service.