Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for DMII, IHD, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities have been remanded due to new evidence received since previous decisions. The preponderance of the evidence does not support finding that he has these conditions.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for ischemic heart disease, to include coronary artery disease (CAD), was denied for the period from May 8, 2002 to April 22, 2015. ,From April 23, 2015 forward, a rating of 60 percent for ischemic heart disease, to include CAD, is granted.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's heart, cancer, and tumor disabilities. The claims are now pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since January 1, 2010.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbosacral spine pain with degenerative disc disease and remanded other issues. Additional development is required to address all claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to their schedular ratings, and his employment history suggests he is capable of securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the service connection of cardiovascular disorders.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) was granted, and he is now rated at 30 percent. The Board also granted the Veteran a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities since November 23, 2016.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease and PTSD due to insufficient evidence regarding the stressor events. The VA will conduct additional research to verify these events.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected heart disability, as well as claims for secondary service connection for right and left lower extremity edema and a hernia, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for vascular disability, CAD, acute cerebellar hemorrhage (stroke), hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his active duty service.,Service connection was denied on both direct and secondary bases as there is no medical evidence linking the Veteran's current diagnoses to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudicative action due to issues related to service connection for prostate cancer and coronary artery disease. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed based on his various theories of entitlement, including exposure to chemicals during military service.

Service connection is granted for dysphagia, but service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease and exercise induced bronchospasm are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to October 29, 2019, for service connection of ischemic heart disease is denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosis prior to that date.

Your appeal for service connection for heart disease has been dismissed because the Board had no jurisdiction over it. The case is now back with the Board under the Legacy system, but your other appeal remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, both presumed to be due to herbicide agent exposure during the Veteran's time at U-Tapao Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand.

The Veteran's disability rating for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease status post CABG was reduced from 60 percent to 10 percent effective August 1, 2021. The Board has ordered the reduction to be remanded due to an inadequate VA examination.

The appeals for an earlier effective date for service connection and a total disability rating are dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the heart disability claim due to insufficient opinions regarding its etiology and secondary service connection. The gallbladder disability claim is referred for initial adjudication.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and left hip pain, rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The decision grants a TDIU based on these conditions.