Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, ischemic heart disease, and stroke. The decision found that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his active service or in-service exposure to herbicides.,Service connection was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability, and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that any current condition is related to service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed. The appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for the post-operative right shoulder recurrent dislocation with limitation of motion and mild weakness is dismissed. The appeals for service connection and increased ratings for ischemic heart disease, dermatitis, carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities are dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, primarily his coronary artery disease and PTSD, do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of opinions regarding service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and a heart condition secondary to sleep apnea. The Veteran's claims for these conditions are not currently granted as there is no competent evidence linking them to his active military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for laryngeal cancer post treatment and coronary artery disease with triple bypass, both due to exposure to herbicide agents, have been dismissed as the appeal is no longer valid due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a low back disability, coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes mellitus secondary to CAD, chronic fatigue and joint pain due to an undiagnosed illness, sleep apnea secondary to PTSD, and total disability based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and varicose veins due to inadequate examination, requiring a new evaluation.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the claims of service connection for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, cerebral vascular accident (CVA), and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, left shoulder arthritis, diabetes mellitus, and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, have rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment since February 22, 2016. The Board finds that the combined effect of these disabilities has precluded his ability to work.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for heart disability, headache disability, and tinnitus due to potential errors in adjudication. The claims are being returned for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in Guam, which is a necessary step before determining service connection for his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (CAD, PTSD, and other conditions) render him in need of aid and attendance due to physical limitations caused by his multiple health issues. The Board has granted SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and CAD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to in-service elevated blood pressure levels and that the currently diagnosed CAD was caused by the now service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) is granted due to exposure to herbicide Agent Orange during his time stationed at the Ubon RTAFB.

The Board has granted service connection for a heart condition and remanded the issue of an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to July 1, 2020.

Your appeal to establish service connection for valvular heart disease has been dismissed because you withdrew your appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral eye condition (cataracts) have been denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or any other basis for service connection.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking any disability incurred in or aggravated by service to his death.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease did not result in acute coronary occlusion or thrombosis, or repeated anginal attacks that precluded more than light manual labor during the claim period. Therefore, a rating in excess of 30 percent is denied.