Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and skin cancer are all granted as they are presumed to be related to his service due to exposure to herbicide agents.,Service connection for retinopathy is remanded. The issue of whether the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was aggravated by service is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for a VA medical opinion on the combined effects of service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; heart disease (IHD); vision impairment; low back disorder; and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type 2, Parkinson's disease, coronary artery disease, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction have been granted as due to exposure to herbicides.,The Veteran was found to have set foot in Vietnam during his service, which is presumed for purposes of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to assess the severity of his coronary artery disease (CAD) and determine if he qualifies for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to November 28, 2014.

The Board denied service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not causally related to his military service and did not arise from herbicide exposure. The medical evidence does not support direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete VA treatment records and unverified in-service stressors. The Veteran must undergo further examinations for his hearing loss, spine disability, heart condition, and psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for heart condition and obstructive sleep apnea due to outstanding medical records, including a VA examination for OSA. The Veteran's lay statements regarding symptoms in service are considered.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's diagnosed coronary artery disease (CAD) due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his military service at Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base.

The Board has denied service connection for heart condition, skin disease, and diabetes mellitus due to exposure to Agent Orange. The claims for tuberculosis and back disability have been reopened but are still pending as they were not fully adjudicated in the May 1999 decision. Service connection is also being remanded for fatigue.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as service connected. The claims for coronary heart disease and diabetes mellitus secondary to agent orange exposure are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher initial rating for ischemic heart disease / CAD and for entitlement to TDIU due to inadequate record development, including missing private medical records and testing. The case is being returned for further examination and development of evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's active military service in Thailand.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease, finding that there is no evidence of a diagnosis or treatment related to this condition during his military service. The Board concluded that the current heart conditions are not etiologically related to service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for heart disability, chronic sinusitis, hypertension, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues include service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a heart disability, and left knee instability.

The Veteran's death is being remanded for further evaluation due to concerns about the cause of his death and potential VA negligence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent disabling for service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) prior to May 8, 2018; a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to May 8, 2018; and to special monthly compensation (SMC) for housebound status prior to May 8, 2018. The remand requires the VA to ensure that reasonable efforts are undertaken to obtain all private treatment records associated with the Aultman Emergency Room between October and December 2020, address the measurement of METs level in light of the findings of the VA examiner and the holding of Mittleider v. West, 11 Vet. App. 181 (1998), and address whether the results of the February 2016 echocardiogram warrant a higher disability evaluation up to and including 60 percent disabling.