Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and the issue of service connection for a heart condition (CAD) is remanded due to insufficient consideration of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's right ankle disability, bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, heart disorder, thyroid disorder, cirrhosis of the liver, and esophageal varices are all remanded for further development. The issues include service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Appellant and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's COPD. The Nehmer review of the Veteran's file is also required.

The Veteran's PTSD and IHD were not rated higher than the current levels, with some issues needing further evaluation. The hearing loss issue was also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for kidney disability, heart disability, and hypertension have been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for ischemic heart disease (IHD) due to a lack of sufficient rationale in the VA opinion regarding whether IHD was caused or aggravated by service-connected disabilities, specifically hypertension and/or heart murmur.

The Veteran did not serve in Vietnam and therefore is not a Nehmer class member, making retroactive benefits for ischemic heart disease ineligible.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to May 22, 2020 for service connection of various conditions secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of the Veteran's cause of death, finding that October 1, 2013 is the proper effective date. The decision was based on the fact that the Appellant did not perfect her appeal within the required timeframes.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for a bicuspid aortic valve condition, which is currently in effect due to hypertension. The remand requires an examination to determine if the Veteran's service-connected hypertension resulted in a superimposed disease or injury to his bicuspid aortic valve.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, heart disorder, respiratory disorder, and neuropathy of the extremities, have been denied as there is no current disability or evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for mitral valve replacement and an increased disability rating for PTSD. The Veteran's claims for tinnitus and TDIU are also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, finding that the Veteran was presumptively exposed to herbicide agents during his active service in Vietnam and that his diagnosed condition is presumed to have been caused by such exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of service connection for low back disability, heart disability, PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss due to lack of a VA examination and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, including coronary artery disease, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand is at least as likely as not a factor in developing this condition. The decision also addresses the Veteran's service awards and their relevance to the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease are being remanded for further evaluation due to concerns about the competency of the VA examiner who evaluated his condition in July 2017, as well as potential worsening of his CAD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disorder, hypertension, bladder disorder (including yeast infection), left ankle strain, and sinus disorder due to new and material evidence. However, these claims are still pending as they have been remanded for further development.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of November 1, 1993 for the grant of service connection for mitral valve regurgitation with ischemic heart disease due to the Veteran's Vietnam-era exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are service connected as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus.,Major depressive disorder is service connected as it began in-service and aggravated by multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for a heart disability and increased ratings for various knee conditions. The Veteran's claim for headaches was denied, and the right heel calcaneal spur issue remains pending.