Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for HTN, finding that it was not present in service or within a year of separation and is not related to his IHD. The Board also found no evidence of exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's heart condition, finding that there was no evidence showing a relationship between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's depressive disorder and sleep apnea as secondary to depressive disorder are granted service connection. Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, arthritis of the knees, ankles, hips, and fingers, Hepatitis C, or a heart disability is denied.

Service connection for anxiety disorder NOS is granted.,Service connection for fibromyalgia is remanded due to insufficient evidence of a nexus between the condition and service.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for gastrointestinal problems, seizures, and heart disorders is remanded due to inadequate consideration of the Veteran's claims.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for gastrointestinal problems, seizures, and heart disorders is remanded due to inadequate consideration of the Veteran's claims.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for herniated discs in neck is remanded due to inadequate consideration of the Veteran's claims.

The Board has denied service connection for coronary artery disease and remanded the claims of peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower and upper extremities due to a failure to review clarifying medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's transient ischemic attacks (mini strokes) are at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease is granted due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The issue of an initial evaluation higher than 50 percent for PTSD and the claim for a respiratory condition secondary to Agent Orange are both remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives and an inconsistent opinion regarding the Veteran's ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's cause of death, acute myocardial infarction with other significant conditions contributing to death, including diffuse atherosclerosis and extensive coronary artery disease, is attributed to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for dyslipidemia and hypertensive cardiovascular disease. The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cause of death, DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318, and survivor's pension benefits due to lack of evidence showing that any service-connected disability caused or contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to her exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, and requests additional evidence or medical opinions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of heat stroke, including a heart disorder and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence to support the contention that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, as well as related secondary service connection claims. The case is being returned to the AOJ for further development and adjudication.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to his service-connected heart disability. The decision is being remanded because the June 2015 VA Heart Conditions Examination did not provide sufficient information about how the Veteran's heart disability affects his workability, and another request for employment information needs to be made.

The Veteran's cause of death was esophageal cancer. The Board has ordered remand for addendum opinions to address the relationship between herbicide exposure and esophageal cancer, as well as the role of diabetes and hypertension in his death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, including ischemic heart disease, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure and insufficient evidence to establish a direct relationship between his current condition and service.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his military service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, increased ratings for a kidney disability, residuals of a CVA, bilateral hearing loss disability, and diabetes have been dismissed. A rating in excess of 60 percent for CAD has been granted from December 4, 2019 to April 1, 2020.