Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's heart disorder, hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are not service-connected.,Service connection for a heart disorder is denied as there is no evidence of any heart problems during service or within one year post-service. The Veteran's current heart condition is attributed to his service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and diabetes mellitus type 2 due to additional medical inquiry into the claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting evidence regarding whether the Veteran has ischemic heart disease, and an additional VA examination is needed to clarify this.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease was previously denied. The Board has now granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease due to exposure to an herbicide agent, as his condition is presumed based on his service in Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure and insufficient medical evidence to establish a direct relationship between the condition and service.

The Board has determined that the claims for service connection are inextricably intertwined with the claim for diabetes mellitus. Therefore, all issues related to heart condition, right and left leg deep vein thrombosis, lung condition, right ankle condition, face numbness, and depression secondary to diabetes mellitus must be remanded as well.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment, warranting a grant of TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for restoration of a 100 percent rating for rheumatic heart disease from June 1, 2018 was granted.,The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status was denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease is denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a rating greater than 10 percent.

The Board denied service connection for breast cancer with double mastectomy, heart disability (including as secondary to breast cancer), tachycardia, and left ventricular dysfunction due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active duty or a period of ACDUTRA.,Specifically, the March 2022 clinician's opinion found that the appellant's breast cancer was not related to her service, including exposure to jet fuels. The heart disability, tachycardia, and left ventricular dysfunction were also deemed unrelated to active duty or a period of ACDUTRA.,The decision is based on the lack of evidence supporting a direct relationship between these conditions and the appellant's military service.

The Veteran's heart condition, including myocardial infarction, is granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The claims for COPD and hypertension are remanded as there is insufficient medical evidence to determine if they are related to the Veteran's conceded herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service at Udorn RTAFB.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeals for diabetes mellitus and heart condition. The remaining issues of hearing loss, left foot numbness, right foot numbness, and hypertension have been remanded due to new evidence and need further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for heart condition, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction secondary to prostate cancer due to herbicide exposure. Service connection was denied for emphysema pulmonary and bronchiectasis.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional medical opinions to clarify whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and heart disability are at least as likely as not aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and to determine if he has a current diagnosis of ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine its etiology and whether it is related to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD and coronary artery disease, effective from September 19, 1996. He is also granted SMC benefits at the housebound rate for the period between May 28, 2008 and August 21, 2011.

The Board has remanded the cases of hypertension and heart disability for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, ischemic heart disease, and hypertension have been denied. The claim for depression was reopened.,Service connection has been granted for ischemic heart disease as due to exposure to herbicides.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection due to the Veteran's death.