Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for coronary artery disease and TDIU due to service-connected disability are being remanded as the evidence suggests a worsening of his condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including CAD, DM, PN of the lower extremities, and ED, do not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a). The appeal is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for coronary artery disease and low back condition due to insufficient consideration of relevant evidence in the initial decision.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a single service-connected disability rated at 100 percent since October 1, 2013, and therefore, the criteria for SMC based on housebound status were not met.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating was denied, but the Board granted an increased disability rating of 60 percent for coronary artery disease as of August 3, 2012. The decision is based on consistent LVEF measurements and documentation of left ventricular dysfunction.

The Veteran's death is attributed to coronary artery disease, which the Board has remanded for further development regarding exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, coronary artery disease, and residuals of a cerebrovascular accident due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or any presumptive exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a heart disability, finding that there is no evidence of such conditions during or within one year after active service, and that any current conditions are not related to service.

The Board denied increased ratings for CAD, finding that the Veteran's condition did not meet criteria for a higher rating at any point during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction was reopened and granted. His rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) was restored to 60 percent effective August 1, 2014, but the reduction from 60 percent to 30 percent was found improper due to lack of proper procedural steps.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for unspecified depressive disorder was denied, and his claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities was granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is required for the Veteran's claims, including a VA examination to assess his sarcoidosis and other service-connected disabilities. The issues of entitlement to service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, stable angina, peripheral vascular disease, and carotid artery disability is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The claims are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the relationship of these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for migraine headaches, a right knee disability, and coronary artery disease. The Veteran is also seeking earlier effective dates for his service connection awards.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a finding of service connection for the Veteran's heart disability, and thus denied her claim.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period beginning December 9, 2020 and thereafter is dismissed as his PTSD rating has now reached 100%. The issue of a TDIU prior to December 9, 2020 is granted.

The Veteran's chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary artery disease, hypertension and tinnitus are all granted as service-connected.,Bilateral hearing loss is denied due to lack of evidence showing a current disability.

The Board has denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral legs and feet, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral hands and arms. The claim to reopen a previously denied claim for service connection for epididymitis was also denied.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart condition, including its relationship to service-connected bipolar disorder with major depressive disorder. The remand also requires consideration of whether any diagnosed heart conditions are related to active duty service or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU rating. However, there is evidence suggesting he may be unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, warranting referral for extraschedular consideration.