Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his prostate cancer and other conditions. The issues include service connection for various disabilities, including prostate cancer, hypertrophy of the breast, high blood pressure, residuals from paralysis of the fourth cranial nerve, HIV, heart disability, sleep disorder, arthritis, and bone and cartilage disability.

The Board has found that the Veteran's Alzheimer’s disease is not related to service and denied his claim.,The Board also found no evidence of bilateral hearing loss due to in-service noise exposure and denied his claim for this condition.,For the remaining conditions, including bilateral upper and lower diabetic neuropathy, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, psoriasis, kidney condition, coronary artery disease, Bell's Palsy, and prostate cancer, additional development is required as no medical nexus opinions have been provided.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected and aggravated by his diabetic nephropathy. The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70% for PTSD has been withdrawn. Issues related to a left thigh skin disability, PFB, bilateral hearing loss, CAD, right knee strain with instability, cortical cataracts, SMC based on loss of use, and TDIU prior to March 9, 2006 are all remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for valvular heart disease claimed as ischemic heart disease, including clarification of any presumptive conditions related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to pulmonary tuberculosis, which was at least as likely as not related to his military service. The Veteran died in July 1971 from internal hemorrhage due to pulmonary tuberculosis and coronary heart disease.

The Veteran requested withdrawal of all appeals related to his claims for increased ratings and service connection. The Board has dismissed these appeals as the Veteran explicitly requested their withdrawal.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease are remanded due to potential errors in the initial decision.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was denied as his service-connected conditions do not render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal of his initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. The Board has remanded the remaining issues due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability rating and TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding his coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure. The case will be returned for further review after obtaining additional medical records and opinions.

The Board denied service connection for right lung cancer and heart disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active duty service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for a right eye disability, prostate condition, residuals of polyp removal, heart disability, hypertensive vascular disease, skin disability, migraines, and gastrointestinal disorder. The appeals are not about service connection but rather require further development due to exposure to lead or asbestos.

The Veteran's vagal syncope/fainting, now rated with coronary artery disease and ischemic heart disease, is granted at a 30 percent rating effective June 6, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease due to presumed exposure to herbicides in Korea. The cases of peripheral neuropathy, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's diagnosed coronary artery disease (CAD) due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's heart disorder is secondary to his service-connected PTSD or aggravated by it, and also due to insufficient opinions regarding whether herbicide exposure caused his heart disorder.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The claims for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), kidney failure, liver inflammation/infection, and high blood pressure are remanded for further development.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) beginning June 6, 2011, based on the combined effects of his service-connected coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for throat polyps is denied as there was no current disability related to the condition during the appeal period.,Service connection for COPD, to include as due to asbestos exposure, and bladder cancer are remanded. A new opinion is needed regarding whether these conditions were caused by service or other factors.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition is also remanded. The examiner should address the Veteran’s in-service exposures and his history of smoking tobacco.,Service connection for throat polyps, COPD, bladder cancer, and a heart condition are denied.

The Veteran's heart disease and hypertension were not shown to be related to service or service-connected conditions.,Service connection for both conditions was denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the disabilities and military service.