Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's initial rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) prior to April 29, 2019 is granted at 30 percent. Ratings in excess of 30 and 60 percent are denied from April 29, 2019 to August 19, 2021 and after that date respectively.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for amyloidosis, a rating in excess of 30 percent for ischemic heart disease (CAD), and entitlement to TDIU prior to May 17, 2017 due to inadequate VA opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for non-obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The appeal of this issue is granted. TDIU remains remanded as it may be impacted by the new combined ratings and/or effective dates resulting from the grant of service connection.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a heart disorder, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence. The claims are remanded for further development regarding exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claims for secondary service connection to his bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the complexity and need for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for the heart disabilities of rheumatic heart disease with mitral stenosis and percutaneous valve replacement, finding that these conditions are present since the Veteran's active service.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 60 percent for ischemic heart disease, but denied a higher rating. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and providing a VA examination to determine the current diagnoses and etiology of the Veteran's claimed heart disorder and lung disorders (claimed as chest infections, to include pneumonia and bronchitis).

The Veteran's heart disability, including ischemic heart disease, and stroke are denied as service connection is not established due to lack of evidence showing a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals of service connection for obesity, bilateral flatfeet, and a rating higher than 0 percent for his scar. The claims were withdrawn by the Veteran at his hearing. Service connection was denied for psychiatric disorder (including bipolar disorder), heart condition, and lung condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not found to be service-connected.,Ischemic heart disease was rated at 10 percent prior to September 29, 2015, but a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's claim for restoration of a 60% rating for coronary artery disease is granted. A higher rating for CAD is denied, and the Veteran is granted TDIU.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various foot disabilities, sterility, kidney cysts, and a left varicocele disability have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and heart disorders. The clinician is requested to provide opinions on whether these conditions are related to service or secondary to a previously service-connected condition.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder and diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no in-service exposure to herbicide agents and insufficient evidence linking the conditions to service.

The Board denied the Appellant's request for an effective date before March 11, 2014, for service connection for the cause of her husband's death due to ischemic heart disease. The Board found that while the Appellant qualified as a Nehmer class member and could potentially have an earlier effective date under certain circumstances, she did not file a claim for compensation benefits related to ischemic heart disease before March 2015.

The Veteran's heart disability is denied as it did not have its clinical onset during or within one year of service and is not otherwise related to service. The Veteran's bilateral leg muscle spasms are granted as an undiagnosed illness due to service in the Gulf War.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and throat cancer due to exposure to herbicides during service. The AOJ is instructed to confirm if a spray test of Agent Purple occurred in Jacksonville from July 18-21, 1962.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicides in Vietnam is presumed.