Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction, including as due to exposure to herbicide agents, is being remanded. The evidence submitted by the Veteran suggests he may have been exposed to herbicide agents while serving aboard the USS Bennington in Vietnam waters.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease, PTSD, and diabetes, prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment since October 31, 2011.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease due to potential herbicide exposure in Korea.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inadequate workload capacity estimates for the period from December 2012 until July 2013 and insufficient opinions regarding service connection for a lung disability.

The Board denied service connection for heart disease and obstructive sleep apnea, finding no evidence of a current disability related to active duty or Reserve service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder, finding that there was no evidence of ischemic heart disease during or after service and no link to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The claims are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed heart disorders.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, atrial bradycardia, intracranial subdural hematoma, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The claims for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and loss of taste are being remanded.,The Board found that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's SCC and loss of taste are related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claims, including an earlier effective date for TDIU and dependents' educational assistance.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) as there was no evidence of congestive heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of less than 30 percent, which are required for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) benefits was denied as the effective dates could not be established prior to April 6, 2020.,The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for an earlier effective date due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for coronary artery disease was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on his left ventricular ejection fraction of 51 percent, which is within the criteria for a 30 percent rating.

The Board has restored the prior 30 percent rating for ischemic heart disease, finding that the reduction from 10 to 30 percent was improper due to inadequate examinations used in the reduction.

The Veteran's heart disability, diagnosed as coronary artery disease, is remanded for clarification of his periods of active duty service and a VA medical examination to determine if it first manifested during active duty.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial 70% rating from July 15, 2016. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for IHD and Atrial Fibrillation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder, including ischemic heart disease. The evidence does not establish that the Veteran has a current disability or that it is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The effective dates for the granted benefits are not earlier than October 19, 2018.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities aggravated his heart disability. The claim will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD with anxiety and depression, coronary artery disease, and ischemic heart disease have been denied. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus has been granted a higher rating of 40 percent from July 9, 2006 to July 21, 2014.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD was denied as he did not file a prior claim.,Service connection for ED, hypertension, heart disability (tachycardia), and vertigo were all denied as the conditions are not related to his service-connected disabilities.