Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and cause of death due to inextricably intertwined issues. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents is also under review.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and type II diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran's proximity to the perimeter of Udorn RTAFB during his active duty in Thailand qualifies him for presumptive service connection under VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication of issues related to service connection, including those involving residuals of hammertoes, low back disability, hypertension, heart disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, GERD, colon disability, and headache.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for cause of death due to new and material evidence. However, the case is remanded as a VA medical opinion is needed regarding the nature and etiology of all conditions that contributed to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, coronary artery disease, and gunshot wounds to the hip and leg, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and work experience.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for ischemic coronary artery disease (CAD) and TDIU due to unemployability. The appeals are pending until further medical opinions can be obtained.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no indication from the record that he served in Vietnam and therefore could not be presumed to have been exposed to herbicide agents. The Board also found that none of his service-connected conditions were a contributory cause of his death.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for coronary artery disease status post myocardial infarction has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine the cause of death and whether service-connected conditions contributed to it, due to potential herbicide agent exposure. The appellant's claim for DIC benefits is remanded.

The Veteran's death was caused by an infection from a surgery for his service-connected ischemic heart disease, which led to sepsis and eventual death. The Board granted service connection for cause of death.

The Board has found that additional development is needed to fully assist the Veteran with his claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and updating VA treatment records. The claims are remanded for these purposes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, which included acute myocardial infarction due to extensive ischemic heart disease and end-stage renal disease, is related to service exposure. The Board found reasonable doubt in favor of the appellant regarding the Veteran's exposure to dioxins and lead during service, leading to a finding of service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the cause and aggravation of the Veteran's sleep apnea. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's initial and increased ratings for coronary artery disease with atrial fibrillation are denied. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of all issues currently on appeal.

The Board has granted a TDIU rating from October 23, 2013 due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities making it impossible for him to maintain any form of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease have been granted as they are presumed service-connected due to herbicide exposure during his active duty in Guam.

The Veteran's tinea pedis was not rated higher than 0% as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection for epididymitis or residuals of epididymitis, erectile dysfunction, sterility, hypertension, heart disability (CAD), stomach disability, skin disability other than tinea pedis, respiratory disability (COPD), and psychiatric disorder were all denied as they did not meet the criteria for service connection.,The Veteran's tinea pedis was rated 0% due to it affecting less than 5% of his body or exposed areas without requiring systemic therapy.

The Veteran's heart disability (hypertension, aortic stenosis, mitral stenosis, coronary artery disease) was granted service connection as caused by or related to in-service cobalt radiation treatment. The prostate disability is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to insufficient development and consideration of all pertinent evidence.