Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The claim for service connection for a heart condition was reopened, and the Veteran's current heart conditions are not considered to be related to his military service. The effective date of service connection for PTSD is set at September 14, 2017. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to low back disability and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy was granted. The appeal regarding the initial rating for PTSD has been dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for heart disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy due to inadequate opinions regarding their relationship to hypertension. The Veteran's representative requested withdrawal from representation.

The Board has remanded the issue of TDIU prior to July 2, 2016 due to unclear employment history. The Veteran needs to clarify his employment timeline prior to that date.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA cardiac examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) status post myocardial infarction. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its inextricability with the increased rating claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to December 2, 2013 on an extraschedular basis due to insufficient evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to scheduling a medical examination while the Veteran was incarcerated, and failure to document efforts to conduct a phone interview.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including arthritis, was not shown to be related to his military service.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is not considered related to his military service.,The Veteran's heart disease, including coronary artery disease, is not considered related to his military service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's heart condition, characterized by a 'racing heartbeat,' is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected Meniere's disease. The decision also notes that further examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric condition related to his Meniere's disease.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection of a heart condition due to incomplete medical records and the need for an updated VA opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases for a retrospective opinion on the severity of the Veteran's CAD disability prior to March 5, 2010. The examiner is asked to provide estimates of the workload METs that would have resulted in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope for the Veteran during this period.

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

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received. The Veteran's claim for a back disorder is reopened, but further development is needed as there are still unresolved issues regarding the nature of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him sufficiently helpless as to need regular aid and attendance, but do not require him to remain in bed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives and additional development is required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type 2, as these conditions are presumed related to herbicide exposure. The VA will attempt to verify the Veteran's claimed exposures and obtain medical opinions regarding the relationship between his current diagnoses and his military service.

The Veteran's death was attributed to heart disease, COPD, and diabetes. The appeal is remanded due to insufficient evidence of herbicide exposure in service.

The Veteran's heart disability was granted a 100% rating effective March 21, 2017. Service connection for hypertension was granted due to exposure to tactical herbicides.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease with bypass surgery is denied. The claims of service connection for kidney disability, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of ischemic heart disease has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.