Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of right ear hearing loss, lung disorder, and heart disorder due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition and diabetes mellitus type II, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure in the Korean DMZ or near Freedom Bridge. The Veteran's claims were based on his belief that he was exposed to herbicides due to his brothers having similar health issues.

The Veteran's service-connected heart disability does not preclude him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and therefore the claim for a TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Veteran's claims for heart disability and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board requests additional VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to service, including exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board dismissed all requests to reopen service connection claims for various conditions due to the Veteran's representative withdrawing the appeal in August 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) has worsened, requiring a current VA examination and additional treatment records to determine the appropriate rating.

The Board has vacated the June 16, 2021 decision denying service connection for CAD, status post CABG due to a denial of due process. The case is now remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chest pain and fatigability, hypertension, heart disease, and a skin condition claimed as dermatitis, eczema, pruritis, and psoriasis due to insufficient information regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction due to inadequate examination and opinions in January/February 2017. The Veteran is required to undergo a new VA examination and receive complete set of both direct and secondary service connection opinions, including the possibility of aggravation.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's employment history prior to October 3, 2013. The Veteran is required to provide details of his employment and any accommodations provided by his employers.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on four different conditions have been dismissed due to his death while the appeal was pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's heart condition, specifically his exposure to herbicides during service. A new examination is needed to determine if any diagnosed heart condition was incurred in or due to service.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance is remanded due to an inadequate VA examination. The examiner did not consider the Veteran's reports of dizziness, wheelchair use, and nighttime urinary issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus II and coronary artery disease due to herbicide exposure is granted. The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during his service in Vietnam, leading to a grant of presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's claims for circulatory, intestinal, and stomach conditions are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (claimed as neurocardiogenic and heart conditions) is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the entire period on appeal, and he is granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for IHD, including as due to herbicide agent exposure, has been granted. The effective date is set at October 2, 2013.,Service connection for PTSD was initially denied in an earlier decision and the appeal to reopen this claim resulted in a grant of service connection but no change in the effective date.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including sinusitis, heart disability, prostatitis, left ear hearing loss, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The reasons given were that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's Vietnam service and VA treatment records. The Veteran is also asked to authorize release of his private primary care physician's medical records.