Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence.,The Board remanded the issue of service connection for malaise and fatigue, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and GERD for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, prostate cancer and residuals, and skin cancer due to his exposure to firefighting chemicals during active duty.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with prior remand directives and insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's heart attack is being reviewed for potential compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, but his PTSD claim was previously granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and sleep apnea, are granted. A 60 percent evaluation is assigned for his thoracolumbar back disability.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction prior to October 3, 2016 was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction from January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 was also denied.,The claim for service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy was reopened due to new and material evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition, to include atrial fibrillation and hypertension due to presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Service connection was also denied for drop attacks (blackouts). The Veteran's enlarged lymph nodes were remanded.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, heart disability, circulatory disorder, eye disorder, erectile dysfunction, upper and lower neuropathy, urinary incontinence, liver disorder, and hernia disorder have all been denied as they are not service-connected.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied prior to March 13, 2019. However, the Board granted a 100 percent disability rating effective from March 13, 2019.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and insufficient consideration of certain evidence. The claims will be reviewed again after obtaining relevant medical records and considering all submitted statements.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for CAD was granted at a 60 percent rating from August 30, 2001 to September 8, 2010. From September 8, 2010 to March 16, 2011, the Veteran received a 10 percent evaluation. The Board found that from March 16, 2011 to August 4, 2015, the Veteran's CAD warranted a 60 percent rating based on his limited work capacity. Finally, the Board determined that starting from August 4, 2015, the Veteran's CAD met the criteria for a 100 percent evaluation due to his severe limitations in METs level.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including heart disability, bilateral cataracts, hypothyroidism, hypertension, sleep apnea, and PVD of the lower extremities, are not related to his military service or exposure to non-ionizing radiation. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during his service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current allergies, left shoulder disability, right knee disability, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability are not service-connected. The heart disability and hypertension have also been denied.

The Board has granted an effective date of March 22, 2012 for the grant of service connection for coronary artery disease. The Veteran's other service-connected conditions do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and a cervical spine disorder have been remanded. The TDIU claim is also pending.

The claim of entitlement to service connection for major depressive disorder has been dismissed as the condition is already in effect.,Service connection is granted for hypertension, with a current diagnosis and continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for a head disorder, neck disorder, low back disorder, heart disorder, DM, peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction. The VA is directed to obtain all relevant records and schedule the Veteran for additional examinations.

Service connection for cardiomyopathy, COPD, and renal disease claimed as related to herbicide exposure or contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is denied.,The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any relevant complaints or diagnoses. His current conditions are attributed to his history of cocaine abuse, smoking, hypertension, and pre-existing kidney issues.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. The appeal for an effective date prior to January 29, 2004 for CAD and the TDIU claim are pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to November 4, 2019 do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional medical records and evaluations.