Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, coronary artery disease (CAD), thyroid condition, diabetes mellitus, and ventricular arrhythmias all related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, b-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, diabetes mellitus, and ischemic heart disease are granted. However, his claim for service connection for leukemia is denied due to lack of a diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a new addendum medical opinion to address the nature and etiology of his claimed cardiac disorder, specifically whether it was caused or aggravated by his service-connected psoriasis and PTSD with alcohol and cannabis abuse disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bradycardia, hypertensive heart disease, ischemic heart disease, and restless leg syndrome have been granted. The claim for bilateral hearing loss remains pending as new evidence has reopened the claim but no definitive opinion was provided regarding its etiology.

The Board dismissed all appeals regarding the Veteran's claims for various conditions and ratings, as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that the Veteran's in-service symptoms of chest pain and elevated cholesterol are related to his current diagnosis.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's heart disability, including coronary artery disease, may be related to herbicide exposure during service and is remanded for further action.

The Veteran is seeking a TDIU rating due to his service-connected heart disability, but the current evidence does not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU. The Board has determined that referral for extra-schedular consideration is warranted and additional development is needed.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is receiving the maximum DIC rate due to her husband being rated totally disabled for 10 years prior to his death, and she does not qualify for additional benefits based on need or other factors.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's heart disabilities, including whether they are related to his service-connected diabetes and/or herbicide exposure. The VA is required to obtain a new opinion addressing these issues.

The Board has remanded the claim for ischemic heart disease due to herbicide exposure as it was not fully developed in accordance with previous directives. The Veteran's service records and financial information will be reviewed to determine if he served near the Korean DMZ.

The Veteran's claim for a 100% rating for coronary artery disease is granted, effective January 18, 2016. The condition was characterized by dyspnea and fatigue as well as chronic congestive heart failure throughout the appeal period.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of congestive heart disease with cardiomyopathy due to new and material evidence. The claims for left and right shoulder disorders are remanded as there is insufficient information on the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a heart disability, which was related to exposure to herbicide agents, has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary artery disease) and hypertension, both of which are presumed to be related to the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The decision is based on direct service connection due to the Veteran's MOS duties placing him near the perimeter of Thai military bases where he was likely exposed to herbicides.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 21, 2004 for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's combined disability rating was at least 70 percent since July 21, 2004.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents while aboard USS America, which may affect his claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was reopened and granted. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD prior to September 10, 2019, was denied. A 70% disability rating for PTSD from that date onwards is granted.,The Veteran's skin condition remains pending as the issue has been remanded.

Service connection is granted for Major Depressive Disorder, OSA, CAD, and Hypertension as secondary to service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus.,The Veteran's low back disability, radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, sinusitis, and thyroid disease are not currently service connected.