Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's coronary artery disease required treatment with continuous medication prior to June 3, 2015. From June 3, 2015, the condition showed evidence of cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation and METs testing indicated symptoms at a workload greater than 5.0 METs but not greater than 7.0 METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, and dizziness.

The Board has remanded the claim due to insufficient reasoning and development, particularly regarding whether non-obstructive coronary artery disease qualifies as ischemic heart disease for purposes of presumptive service connection.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, COPD, and diabetic nephropathy. The remand includes obtaining VA treatment records, scheduling a VA examination for coronary artery disease, diabetic nephropathy, and chronic kidney disease, and requesting a supplemental VA opinion regarding COPD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of exposure to herbicides or other factors linking these conditions to his military service.,Specifically, the Veteran served in Thailand and was not exposed to herbicides based on his MOS duties as a munitions specialist and weapons mechanic.

The appeals for increased ratings for coronary artery disease and posttraumatic stress disorder have been dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, left and right ankle disabilities, and a heart disability. The AOJ is instructed to provide the Veteran with an opportunity to submit any SSA medical records in his possession.

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The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, type II, both presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during active duty.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, cervical spine disability, left upper and right upper extremity radiculopathies, right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities, left hand disability, and left hip disability. The Board found that the Veteran's current heart condition is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Ischemic Heart Disease, including as due to exposure to herbicide agents during active service at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base (RTAFB), was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of herbicide agent exposure on a facts found or direct basis and thus could not grant service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease with coronary artery bypass graft (CAD) is granted due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for service connection for hypertension (HTN), which is not a listed disease under the presumptive provisions, is remanded as additional development is needed.

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

The Board denied service connection for a disability manifested by fatigue, including chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's fatigue is considered a symptom of his other disabilities such as ischemic heart disease and cervical/lumbar strains.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of heart disease, left upper extremity neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy as they are no longer on appeal due to the RO's grant of service connection. The death of the appellant means that this case cannot be adjudicated further.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and related peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, as well as heart disease, were denied due to lack of evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a cerebral thrombosis and coronary artery disease, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of May 24, 2021.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and whether his service-connected conditions cause or aggravate his weight gain and obesity.

The Veteran's diabetes and heart disability are granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents. The right hand, left hand, and residuals of pneumonia claims are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information provided in the August 2018 decision regarding accrued benefits. The appellant is seeking additional accrued benefits for her care of the Veteran, and the VA needs to determine if SMC should be awarded at a rate above L-1, calculate the total amount of accrued benefits payable, determine the full expense she bore during the period from October 28, 2002 to March [redacted], 2007, explain the basis for the November 2013 grant of $29,656.00 in accrued benefits, and decide if additional accrued benefits are payable.

The Veteran's cause of death was not related to his service-connected conditions or any exposure to radiation. The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's death to his military service.