Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for bilateral hearing loss and coronary artery disease (CAD) have been denied. The Board found that the current noncompensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is correct, and a higher disability rating for CAD status-post myocardial infarction is not warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and coronary heart disease, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his active duty at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand. As these conditions are presumptively due to such exposure, the claim is granted.

The Board has denied service connection for COPD, heart disability, and kidney cancer. The issues of service connection for a heart disability due to hypertension and for kidney cancer are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for aortic stenosis and remanded the issues of service connection for atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease calcification, and dilated left atrium. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is found to aggravate his diagnosed nonrheumatic aortic stenosis.

The appeals for service connection and rating of the Veteran's conditions have been dismissed. A 70 percent rating is granted for PTSD from May 23, 2012, and a TDIU rating is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction and stent placement. The issues of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent and TDIU are also being remanded due to the inextricably intertwined nature of these claims.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for chronic kidney disease due to potential exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's service in Vietnam is presumed, but not all diseases are listed as presumptively related to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and examination to determine if service connection should be granted for COPD and Ischemic Heart Disease.

The Board has remanded the claims for coronary artery disease, hypertension, right leg condition, left leg condition, lower back condition, and psychiatric condition due to outstanding VA treatment records.

Service connection for ischemic heart disease, to include coronary atherosclerosis, is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agent during service in Korea. The Veteran's skin cancer and hearing loss are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to sleep apnea, hypertension, GERD, and a dental disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities for the entire appeal period.

The Board has decided the case is not ready for final decision and requires further development to determine if the Veteran's heart disability, including paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and trace mitral regurgitation, was aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his PTSD did not contribute to his death and that another significant condition (hypertensive heart disease) was the primary cause. The appeal is dismissed as it does not involve a claim related to exposure to burn pits, Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, radiation, Gulf War Syndrome, or the PACT Act.

The Veteran's IHD was granted a 100% rating from January 1, 2017 to March 31, 2021. An initial 10% rating for atrial fibrillation was also granted.

The Veteran's initial 10% rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) is being remanded due to insufficient evidence and the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which grants SMC based on the need for aid and attendance. As a result, there is no question left to decide regarding entitlement to SMC by reason of being housebound.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to intertwining issues and insufficient medical opinions. The heart disability claim is now recharacterized as a heart condition, and additional development is needed regarding secondary service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including lung disability, CAD, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, and OSA, due to exposure during service. The Veteran's MOS was as an engineering equipment repairman and he served near Camp Carroll in the Republic of Korea.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's heart disorder, including Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. A new examination is required to provide a clear and definitive opinion on whether service connection can be established.