Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected conditions likely render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU rating.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between the disabilities and active duty service. The Veteran's diabetes was not shown in service or related to service, nor were his other conditions found to be secondary to his diabetes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from January 6, 2014 through March 14, 2020. Effective January 6, 2014, the Veteran was granted TDIU.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as to all claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for sinus bradycardia but has remanded the remaining heart conditions due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease, back disability, and neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities have been dismissed as they were resolved by a prior rating decision.,The Veteran's claim for hypertension due to herbicide exposure has been granted.

The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 60 percent for arteriosclerotic heart disease, status post coronary artery bypass graft prior to December 9, 2020, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the criteria provided.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be service-connected, with an effective date of March 21, 2017.,An earlier effective date of March 21, 2017 for the 40 percent rating assigned for lumbosacral strain and discogenic disease is granted.,Service connection for a gastrointestinal disability (claimed as diverticulosis) is remanded due to lack of evidence regarding its relationship with service-connected conditions.,Service connection for a prostate disability (claimed as prostate cancer) is remanded due to lack of evidence regarding its relationship with service-connected conditions.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, heart condition, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus are all remanded due to lack of evidence regarding their relationships with service-connected conditions.,Service connection for osteopenia is remanded due to lack of evidence regarding its relationship with service-connected conditions.,Service connection for a cervical spine disability is remanded due to lack of evidence regarding its relationship with service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for heart condition(s), including as due to herbicide-agent exposure, has been reopened and is granted.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of his service-connected heart disability and whether it prevents him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right knee condition, and heart disease due to inadequate opinions from previous VA examiners. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for these conditions as there is no evidence that they are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination to evaluate the Veteran's current symptoms and determine if his METS level is limited.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease status post myocardial infarction is rated at 10 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's right knee meniscectomy and debridement is currently rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5261. The examination did not include range of motion testing in both passive motion and non-weight-bearing circumstances.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and coronary artery disease rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment as of December 2, 2009. The Board granted a TDIU effective that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's coronary artery disease and its relation to service. Additional examination is needed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension and its relationship to his service-connected coronary artery disease. Additional development is needed, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an addendum opinion from a clinician.

The Veteran's SMC based on aid and attendance is granted effective August 17, 2016, the date of his coronary artery bypass surgery and heart valve replacement. The earlier effective date was determined due to an increase in severity of his service-connected heart disability.

The Veteran's increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and ischemic heart disease prior to April 30, 2013 or after December 23, 2019 are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and coronary artery disease (CAD) have been granted as secondary to herbicide agent exposure in Thailand.,The Veteran's claim for a prostate disorder remains pending due to insufficient information regarding the etiology of his erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a heart disability, including coronary artery disease, has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.