Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's coronary artery disease, status post stent, is not shown to have been productive of a workload of 5 METs or less, or a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 50 percent or less prior to November 10, 2021. As such, the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent are not met.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a heart disability due to inaction on part of his service connection claim, specifically regarding whether his current heart condition is related to his military service or if it was caused by his now service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and heart disability.

The Board has determined that the remand directives were not followed and another remand is necessary to ensure a complete record for decision on the Veteran's claims, particularly regarding service connection for mental health disability.

The Veteran's claim for residuals of low back injury has been dismissed as the benefit was granted.,The Veteran's claim to reopen his right hip injury has been granted, but further examination and opinion are needed before a final decision can be made.

The Veteran's entitlement to a disability rating of 60 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) is granted prior to November 17, 2021. From November 17, 2021, the Veteran's entitlement to a higher disability rating for CAD is denied.

The Veteran's heart disability, prostate cancer, diabetes, bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing they were incurred or aggravated by his military service.,Specifically, the Board found insufficient evidence to support a finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his time in Thailand. The Veteran's service records do not indicate he had any ongoing problems with these conditions while in service and there is no other competent medical evidence suggesting an association to service.

The Veteran's hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for CAD, CLL, generalized anxiety disorder, and hypertension due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during his naval service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's pancreatic cancer and coronary artery disease were related to his service, specifically presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The cause of death was initially listed as pancreatic cancer but later amended to include CAD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart disabilities, specifically arteriosclerotic heart disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for heart and pulmonary disabilities due to incomplete development, including a lack of VA examinations and consideration of Agent Orange exposure. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a heart disorder in service or within one year following separation. The Board also found that the Veteran's heart disorders are not related to his military service, including any herbicide exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records and an inadequate VA examination. The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease needs further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, as there is insufficient evidence to substantiate a reasonable possibility that he is unemployable because of his service-connected disabilities. The case will be referred to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied service connection claims for inguinal hernia, right shoulder disorder, eye disorder, heart disorder, gastrointestinal disorder (including GERD, hiatal hernia, esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, and chronic gastritis/duodenitis), and low back disorder. The Board has also remanded these issues to obtain additional evidence and for further examination.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is rated at a 60 percent prior to October 5, 2018 and a 100 percent thereafter. The decision grants the higher rating of 100 percent effective October 5, 2018.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a cardiovascular disability and psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD. The Veteran's service records do not indicate he served within the territorial sea of Vietnam while aboard his ships. Further evaluation is needed to determine if any diagnosed conditions are related to active service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding METs levels during the period from March 5, 2007 to April 13, 2010.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease has been rated at 60 percent since October 1, 2012. The Board found that his condition does not warrant a higher rating as it did not meet the criteria for a 100 percent or any other higher rating based on METs level.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, type II, due to herbicide agent exposure during service.