Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents while serving within 12 nautical miles of the Republic of Vietnam is sufficient to establish presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, hypertension, and eye disability have been granted. The claim for ischemic heart disease is denied. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper right extremity and an eye disability.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for heart disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment or for adaptive equipment only. The claim for major depressive disorder is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus to service. The claim for hepatitis B remains at a noncompensable rating due to lack of symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination regarding the Veteran's cardiovascular disorder, which may be related to in-service herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and renal insufficiency with edema, have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU effective October 20, 2014. However, the issues of increased ratings for CAD and an earlier effective date are remanded as they may significantly impact the decision on TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and a new VA examination to assess his current severity of coronary artery disease, status post stent placement.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation as secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and adjudication, including obtaining an addendum opinion from the VA examiner regarding the Veteran's METs level and whether a TDIU is warranted.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hip disorder, GERD, and IHD due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim of service connection for diabetes was granted. The issues of service connection for a heart disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, and prostate cancer are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, including ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease, due to the need for further development regarding the interpretation of VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for narcolepsy with cataplexy is denied as there is no current disability. The Board finds the preponderance of evidence against this claim.,Service connection is granted for right ear hearing loss due to aggravation during active duty, but not related to herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee disability and CAD, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his active military service. The issue of Gulf War Syndrome is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) has been withdrawn by the appellant, resulting in the dismissal of the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Veteran was granted a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim to service connection for a right foot disability, sleep apnea, heart disability (coronary artery disease), and headaches has been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. Service connection for a psychiatric disorder, heart disorder, bilateral eye disorder, and diabetes mellitus, type II were denied. The issues of service connection for a kidney disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and hypertension are being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU is being remanded due to the need to obtain VA treatment records prior to February 2015 and private healthcare provider records. The issues of evaluation in excess of certain percentages for coronary artery disease, as well as entitlement to TDIU before April 8, 2017 (excluding periods when SMC at the housebound rate was awarded), are being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that there is not a causal relationship between his military service and his current condition.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided were inadequate and requires new examinations to determine the nature and severity of the Veteran's bronchitis disability, as well as whether any heart condition is related to his service-connected bronchitis. The claims are being remanded for these purposes.