Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder and cerebrovascular accident, finding that the Veteran's in-service chest pain was attributed to heavy coffee consumption, strenuous work or exercise, and pneumonia. The absence of medical complaints for approximately 32 years also supported this decision.

The appeal concerning entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction is dismissed.,The appeals concerning initial increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD are dismissed.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to November 20, 2020 and has remanded the issue of service connection for heart disability. The case is now REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), and diabetes mellitus, type II (DM II) have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings of his coronary artery disease (CAD) and residuals of prostate cancer were denied. The ED claim was also denied.,For CAD, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to March 26, 2019, or from that date onwards. For prostate cancer, the Veteran's condition did not warrant an increased rating prior to June 2, 2020, but was rated at 20% thereafter.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a left eye disorder, heart condition, and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine due to incomplete or insufficient evidence. The appeals are now pending with VA for further review.

The Board denied an increased rating for coronary artery disease, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records that may be relevant to his disability benefits.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, finding that coronary artery disease was causally related to his active service and therefore warranting DIC benefits.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD, to reopen a previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for a low back condition, as well as the claims for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity and left lower extremity. The Veteran's death was caused by his neurological condition, which is presumed to have been related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.,The Board has also granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran's heart disorder, including dilated cardiomyopathy, is related to exposure to herbicide agents and/or his service-connected PTSD. The VA clinician needs to review the June 2020 coronary angiography findings and provide an opinion on whether the Veteran meets the diagnostic criteria for ischemic heart disease or coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease alone does not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease, manifested as chronic congestive heart failure, warranted a rating of 100 percent throughout the period on appeal.

The Veteran's heart disability, tinnitus, and stroke have been rated at 10% each. The Board has determined that the cumulative effect of these conditions does not render him unemployable for the period prior to February 14, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for COPD, a heart condition, foot conditions (pes planus, plantar fasciitis, neuropathy), and peripheral neuropathy. The Board also found that the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his active duty service, including due to tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease has been granted a 100% evaluation since October 2, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment, and therefore a TDIU is denied.

The Board has granted restoration of service connection for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Right and Left Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) due to herbicide agent exposure at Udorn RTAFB.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to September 20, 2016, and a rating in excess of 30 percent from September 20, 2016, to January 21, 2020, for coronary artery disease was denied. The claim for entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to August 25, 2015, was also denied.

The Board has denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and remanded the issues of gastrointestinal disorders, GERD, bilateral eye disorder, thyroid disorder, and skin disorder due to potential exposure at Camp Lejeune.