Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeals for higher ratings of heart disability and glaucoma with ocular hypertension due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability, to include as secondary to herbicide exposure.,The Board also denied service connection for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), to include as a residual of service-connected prostate cancer.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for coronary artery disease and type II diabetes mellitus have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II were found to be contributing factors in his death, with the Board finding that they constituted a principal cause of death. The appeal is granted.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is rated as 10 percent prior to March 27, 2018 and 60 percent from November 19, 2020 onwards.,Heart condition service connection is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, type II prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment from August 25, 2006 to March 20, 2009.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating at any point during the period of appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease as secondary to a service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims of service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD), Type II diabetes mellitus, liver disorder, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Veteran's initial increased rating for coronary artery disease from October 1, 2013 to June 11, 2014 was granted at a 10 percent rating. From June 11, 2014 to September 30, 2014, the Veteran received an initial 30 percent rating for coronary artery disease. The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 60 percent for coronary artery disease from September 30, 2014 to January 17, 2018 was granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal disability, heart disability, hypertension, and GERD due to incomplete medical opinions provided in previous examinations.

The Veteran's parkinsonism is presumed to be related to his in-service herbicide agent exposure. Service connection for ischemic heart disease and hypertension are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a sleep disability and hearing loss. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions based on exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his coronary artery disease was denied as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 60 percent. The claim for TDIU due to service-connected coronary artery disease was also denied as he met the schedular criteria for a TDIU but had other conditions that prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for coronary artery disease and bypass surgery has been dismissed due to his death. The Board cannot proceed with the case as he is deceased.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C has been reopened. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been submitted to support the reopening of his claim. However, the Veteran’s status post appendectomy scar is not considered disabling enough to warrant a compensable evaluation. Additionally, the Veteran's claims for service connection for liver conditions (including hepatitis C and cirrhosis), neuropathy, heart condition, and TDIU are all remanded due to incomplete or missing information.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his death.

The Board has found that the development conducted does not adequately comply with prior Board remand directives and has therefore ordered further development to verify the Veteran's exposure to hazardous chemicals/gas, environmental toxins, and herbicides while stationed in South Korea.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in its decision regarding whether the Veteran's pancreatitis is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. An addendum opinion is needed from a clinician to address this issue.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, finding that there is no current diagnosis of this condition and noting a lack of evidence linking any current heart problem to his time in service.

The Veteran's respiratory disability claim is denied as there is no current diagnosis.,A 60 percent initial disability rating for dermatitis is granted, effective July 1, 2020.