Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability, to include sleep apnea; a liver disability; and a heart disability. The evidence does not establish current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU. The issues of service connection for neck disability and heart condition are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has denied service connection for a heart condition and dental condition. The Veteran's flat feet, spots in eyes, stomach condition (constipation), dizziness, and back condition are all remanded for further examination and determination.

The Veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease was severed due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The Board has restored the original effective date based on the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claims for increased ratings, SMC prior to February 2, 2018, and earlier effective dates have been dismissed. TDIU was granted.

The Veteran's service connection for ischemic heart disease was granted with an effective date of February 28, 2013. The earliest available date of claim is the later of the two dates: the date entitlement arose and the date of claim. In this case, because the date of claim is later, that is the earliest possible effective date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a heart disorder (arteriosclerosis), and a right eye disorder (cataract) due to inadequate development of his claims. The Veteran must be provided with VA examinations or medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to ischemic heart disease, which is presumed based on exposure to herbicide agents (including Agent Orange) during his Vietnam War service. The claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 was dismissed as moot because the grant of service connection for the cause of death renders it unnecessary.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease and prostate cancer due to potential exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange) during service in Vietnam. The AOJ is required to verify the Veteran's service aboard the U.S.S. O'Bannon and whether it was within 12 nautical miles of the Republic of Vietnam or in waters outlined by 38 U.S.C. § 1116A from February 1967 to October 1969.

The Veteran's bronchitis was granted service connection, while his heart disability (supraventricular tachycardia) was denied. The Veteran received a 20 percent rating for right ankle degenerative joint disease.,Service connection for bronchitis was established based on in-service diagnosis and no evidence of pre-existing condition or aggravation. Service connection for the heart disability could not be established due to lack of current symptoms.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, including personal statements and articles regarding exposure to Agent Orange in Korea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition, including hypertension, due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been granted, and he is now entitled to VA benefits for this condition.,The Veteran's TDIU for ischemic heart disease has also been granted, with a combined disability rating of 90 percent.

The Veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy was granted with effective dates of August 26, 2019. A rating of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus was also granted with an effective date of May 30, 2011.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, heart disorder, and diabetes mellitus type II with peripheral arterial disease, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the combined effects of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder and denied initial ratings for headache disorder, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, and lumbar spinal degenerative disc disease. The Veteran's headaches are rated at 10% from May 1, 2015, but the claim is denied for higher ratings. The cervical and lumbar spine conditions do not meet criteria for initial rating higher than 10%. Service connection was not granted due to lack of a diagnosed heart disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent from October 17, 2013 to April 24, 2015.,From August 1, 2015 to the present, the Veteran's service-connected CAD did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to exposure to Agent Orange, as well as secondary service connection for hypertension, diabetic retinopathy, and lack of blood flow to the lower extremities. The Veteran's reported exposure in Guam is being verified, and a VA examination will be scheduled to determine the etiology of his diabetes and coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been denied as there is no evidence of exposure to herbicides or in-service incurrence.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss has also been denied due to lack of evidence showing the disability manifested within one year after separation from service.,Service connection for tinnitus was not granted because the Veteran did not report any symptoms related to this condition during service.