Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure in Thailand, specifically burn pit exposure.

The Veteran's heart disease is rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating as the evidence does not support an extra-schedular evaluation.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for a stomach condition and heart condition were denied. The claim for stomach condition was reopened due to new evidence, but the service connection was still denied. The claim for heart condition was also denied.

The Board has ordered a remand for the Veteran to be evaluated again due to inadequate medical opinions regarding his service connection claims. The new VA examination and opinions are needed to determine if the Veteran's heart disease, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension were caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board dismissed the appeals for effective dates due to the death of the Veteran and his surviving spouse, as they do not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's residuals of a heart attack are not secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability, and thus denied the claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for coronary artery disease, liver disease including hepatitis, compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for stomach and esophageal abnormalities as a result of VA treatment, and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD due to inadequate medical opinions and missing records.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for Ischemic Heart Disease and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder were granted, with the IHD receiving a 30% evaluation prior to September 23, 2008, and PTSD receiving a 70% evaluation thereafter. The appeals related to service connection for vascular disease, arthritis of the hips, legs, and back, and TDIU are still pending.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and CAD were granted effective July 17, 2015. The Board found that the Veteran had these conditions by this date and VA was estopped from treating his September 2015 supplemental claim as incomplete.

The Veteran's initial rating for coronary artery disease was granted at 60 percent, effective April 12, 2011. From March 30, 2016, the Veteran is also entitled to SMC due to having multiple service-connected disabilities rated at 60% or more.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records and an inadequate VA examination. The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) is rated at 30 percent, but he seeks a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of ischemic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied as the evidence did not show symptoms worse than a workload from 7 to 10 METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope.,The effective date for service connection of small cell lung cancer was granted on September 27, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease is granted. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for a heart condition, including complete blockage of the left subclavian artery, atherosclerosis, and carotid artery narrowing.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the case must be remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's heart disability is secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's heart condition and hypertension were not incurred in service, nor are they related to his military service.,Right ear SNHL was not incurred in service or due to exposure to herbicides. The Veteran's low back condition, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, type II, varicose veins, peripheral vascular disease, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities were also not related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an incomplete record, specifically a February 9, 2015 radiology report. The Veteran's heart disability claim will be returned for further development and evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and medical nexus opinions regarding his claimed conditions, including coronary artery disease, acquired psychiatric disorder, neurobehavioral effects, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, bilateral hand neuropathy, stroke, erectile dysfunction, and prostate disability. The claims are related to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was denied as an effective date prior to May 8, 2013 is not possible because the service connection for the underlying disabilities occurred after that date.