Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for gout and remanded the issue of service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to active duty.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral cataracts and a higher rating for ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling examinations.

The Veteran's ovarian cysts are found to be related to her military service, and the claim for service connection is granted. The claims of initial compensable rating for migraines, service connection for a heart disorder, and service connection for a right leg disability are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have ischemic heart disease and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if he was exposed to herbicides during his service.

The Veteran's initial rating for coronary artery disease is granted at a 60 percent level, effective from December 1, 2015. A TDIU is also granted since that date.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea as the evidence did not establish an in-service injury or disease, and there was no current disability. The Veteran's claims were based on presumed continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, type II diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, and a respiratory disorder due to potential service connection based on herbicide exposure. The claims are held in abeyance pending further examination of the respiratory issue.

The Board has remanded the case for clarification of whether the Veteran has ischemic heart disease and for an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his heart condition(s).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to uncertainty about the Veteran's exposure to herbicides in Korea. The Veteran is advised to submit a letter from his fellow service-member regarding herbicide use.

The Veteran's CAD was diagnosed and treated in service, meeting the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, specifically SSA disability benefits records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back disorder, neck disorder, heart disorder, and bladder cancer due to outstanding medical records and the need for additional opinions.

The Board denied service connection for vascular disease, hypertension, and heart condition (secondary to hypertension) as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and active duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral breast disability and coronary artery disease, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and her military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding his nasal condition, heart condition, left hip condition, and cysts on both kidneys.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to September 24, 2015 and July 30, 2007. The appeals have been remanded for further development in several areas including service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II; skin disabilities of the feet and ankles; OSA; an acquired psychiatric disorder; asthma rating; and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a heart condition, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity (claimed as secondary to diabetes), and an eye condition (including glaucoma) due to diabetes. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again.,Service connection is denied for a heart condition, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, and an eye condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical examination and new evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran's coronary artery disease and sinus bradycardia are related to service, including his PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease contributed substantially or materially to his death, and thus grants service connection for cause of death.