Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his exposure to herbicide agents, as well as his claims for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant. Additional development is needed to confirm the Veteran's alleged in-service TDY to Vietnam.

The Veteran's cause of death is found to be related to his service-connected coronary artery disease, which was presumed due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. Service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to February 28, 2017 for the grant of service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is dismissed. The Board has also remanded cases regarding initial ratings and service connection due to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's cause of death, which was probable cardiac arrest with an underlying cause of chronic hypertension, is not service-connected as the evidence does not show a link to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding direct service connection and new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his reported exposure to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand. Additional verification is needed, and any necessary VA medical opinions will be obtained.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's ischemic heart disease and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to January 25, 2017. However, he was granted a total rating of 100% for his service-connected ischemic heart disease and special monthly compensation based on statutory housebound criteria as of January 25, 2017.

The Veteran's diabetes and ischemic heart disease are granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during his time in Thailand. The right leg amputation, mini strokes, brain disease disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (bipolar disorder) are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for coronary artery disease and has determined that new and material evidence has been presented. The Veteran's tinnitus is also found to be incurred in service, but his obstructive sleep apnea is not found to be related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's heart condition, including left bundle branch block, finding that it began during his active service and can potentially cause impairment or a heart disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted. The heart disability is not related to herbicide exposure, but the Board found new and material evidence supporting a claim of service connection for sinus bradycardia during service. Right epididymitis was denied as there is no persuasive evidence of its occurrence during service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, ischemic heart disease, and PTSD for treatment purposes only.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. These conditions are presumed to be related to the Veteran's military service due to exposure to herbicides in Thailand.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's respiratory disability, diagnosed as ethmoid sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, had its onset in service. The heart condition, obstructive sleep apnea, back condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder are all remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's heart disability renders him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment for the period prior to February 24, 2021. From February 24, 2021, he is rated at 100% for his arrhythmia.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus and SMC based on aid and attendance due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the severity of his diabetes and inability to perform daily activities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia has been reopened and granted. His current diagnosis of schizophrenia is linked to his in-service ACDUTRA period.,Service connection was denied for heart disability as there is no established current condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence received, which may affect service connection for a heart disorder. The Veteran's claim is reopened but further examination and opinion are needed.

The Veteran's initial rating for heart disease is denied. Service connection for a cervical spine disability and GERD are remanded due to the need for additional development.