Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's coronary artery disease and ischemic heart disease, which are presumed due to his exposure to herbicides in Vietnam, were found to be a contributory cause of his death from acute diastolic heart failure. Service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in calculating the overpayment of pension benefits and the validity of the debt. The Veteran needs to provide additional information about his medical expenses, particularly related to assisted living costs for housebound status.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, resulting in the grant of TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to a duty to assist error. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder, coronary artery disease (CAD), and bilateral hearing loss have been granted. The CAD rating has been increased to 60 percent effective October 10, 2020, for the period prior to that date, and a 50 percent rating is assigned for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and arrhythmia, finding no current disability of ischemic heart disease and insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the current diagnoses and service.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to hypertension, which was incurred in service and contributed substantially to his death from hypertensive heart disease with underlying chronic renal failure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease and its complications, prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a stroke, heart disorder, and diabetes mellitus due to potential exposure to Agent Orange during his military service in Okinawa.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claims on appeal can be decided, and thus remands are issued for further action.

The Veteran's claim for a 40 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss beginning January 3, 2019 is granted. The initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss from March 23, 2012 to August 30, 2013 is denied. Service connection for a heart disability including coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and anemia are all denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records and need for additional opinions regarding the cause of death, ischemic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy, gall bladder cancer, and any acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for osteoporosis was denied. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for coronary artery disease secondary to steroid use in service and after from his service-connected histoplasmosis.

The Veteran's cause of death was caused by his service-connected disabilities, specifically his musculoskeletal conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's heart disability and service or service-connected asbestosis with restrictive lung disease and pleural plaques. The Veteran is required to undergo a VA examination to address these issues.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's heart condition as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and hypertension, finding that there is no evidence showing a direct relationship between these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and the relationship between his claimed conditions and military service.

The Board has granted service connection for abdominal aorta aneurysm, heart condition, and lung cancer. The Veteran's use of tobacco products was found to be at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected back disability, which also led to the development of an acquired psychiatric disorder. Lung cancer is considered the principal cause of death.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease, post-CABG procedure, was rated at 30 percent from March 1, 2016. The Board granted a 60 percent rating effective March 1, 2016, based on the evidence showing that his condition warranted such a rating.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Court withdrew its decision. The daughter is not eligible for substitution as she is an adult child of the Veteran.