Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, to include as secondary to in-service exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange), is denied. The evidence does not show the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his active military service in Korea and there is no link between his current condition and his service.

The Board dismissed all appeals related to the Veteran's claims, including those for service connection and rating determinations.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU on an extra-schedular basis from January 8, 2016 to April 26, 2016 due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran was also granted a schedular TDIU from April 27, 2016 to February 15, 2022.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, including ischemic heart disease, finding that there is no credible evidence linking his current heart conditions to his in-service herbicide exposure or any other service event. The Board also found insufficient evidence of a nexus between his diagnosed atrial fibrillation and service.

The Veteran's heart disorder, including hypertension, is being remanded for further examination and analysis to determine if it is related to his service-connected disabilities or due to obesity as an intermediate step.

The Veteran's bilateral leg varicose veins have been granted service connection. The issues of hypertension, right clavicle fracture, right clavicle scar, left knee condition, low back condition, and coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction are remanded for further examination and determination.

The Board has remanded the claim for coronary artery disease (CAD) due to outstanding private treatment records that need to be obtained.

The Veteran's death was not covered for enhanced DIC because he did not meet the requirement of having a service-connected disability rated as totally disabling for at least eight years prior to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include bilateral upper extremity pain/carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral knee disability, bilateral pes planus, heart disorder, and pulmonary disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for coronary artery disease and remanded other issues due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded several claims, including those for service connection and evaluation of PTSD, as well as the reopening of other claims. The heart disability claim is also being remanded due to potential VA treatment records not having been obtained.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to active duty service or Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a heart disability and its relation to service. A VA examination is needed to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's current heart condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examiner with an addendum opinion regarding hepatitis C and CAD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's stroke, specifically whether it is caused by hormone therapy following her hysterectomy.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for high blood pressure and HIV, finding no evidence of their onset in service or a link to service. The claim for prostate cancer is remanded due to inadequate examination.,Service connection for prostate cancer will be granted based on exposure to asbestos during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, type II, ischemic heart disease, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity have been reopened due to new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for tinnitus.,Service connection is also granted for PTSD based on a credible in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including ankle, hand, knee, skin, heart, prostate, and erectile dysfunction conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Specifically, the Veteran needs VA examinations to determine if his current disabilities are related to service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board restored the previously assigned 100% disability rating for ischemic heart disease status post myocardial infarction and coronary artery bypass grafting, effective April 1, 2016.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, headaches, sinusitis, a left eye disability and a right eye disability due to insufficient consideration of certain evidence.