Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has granted TDIU since October 8, 2018. The case is remanded for a determination on TDIU prior to September 8, 2014.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum rating available.,Ischemic Heart Disease prior to February 9, 2016, and thereafter are both rated at 30 percent.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including a respiratory disorder, heart disorder (claimed as heart valve replacement), diabetes mellitus, and disabilities of the upper and lower extremities. The decision found that there was no direct evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition, including as due to exposure to herbicide agents, is being remanded. The VA will obtain any outstanding records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to address his diagnosed heart conditions and pacemaker, with consideration of his conceded exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's heart condition was manifested by dyspnea and fatigue at a workload of 5-7 METs, with some reports of dizziness. The Veteran underwent surgery to implant a pacemaker on May 31, 2017.,The Board granted a temporary total rating for coronary artery disease from May 31, 2017 to July 31, 2017.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including low back disorder, heart disorder, hypertension, fragment wounds to the left arm, right arm, and head, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety) and a lung condition. The denial is based on the appellant's dishonorable character of discharge from active military service.,The Board found that the appellant had two periods of AWOL in excess of 180 days during his period of active military service, which resulted in him having 1,764 days of time lost. The Board did not find compelling circumstances for the first period of AWOL.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected asbestosis. The issue of service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) claimed as related to asbestos exposure is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from engaging in substantially gainful employment for the periods specified. The case is remanded to determine if an extraschedular TDIU should be granted.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for a heart disability other than ischemic heart disease, and service connection for a stroke disability with residuals. The appeal is based on new evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, skin condition, and sleep disorder. The decision found no current diagnosis of a heart condition and remanded the issues regarding the skin condition and sleep disorder for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, right and left lower extremity peripheral vascular disease, osteoarthritis of the shoulders, and peripheral neuropathy of upper and lower extremities have been granted. The exposure to Agent Orange is presumed.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the merits were dismissed due to his withdrawal of these issues. The claim for an additional allowance for dependents was granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran had herbicide agent exposure in service and that his death was caused by myocardial infarction, an enumerated disability associated with such exposure. Therefore, service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for mood disorder, heart disability, and left knee disability was denied.,The Veteran's claim for increased rating of heart disability from April 14, 2010 to October 5, 2013 was denied.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease (also claimed as ischemic heart disease), but remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, atrial fibrillation (claimed as a heart condition), and speech impairment secondary to atrial fibrillation due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature of the Veteran's disabilities and their relationship to service or herbicide exposure. The Veteran needs updated VA examinations and an etiology opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. Specifically, a VA examination is needed to determine if hypertension clearly and unmistakably preexisted service, was aggravated by service, or is related to service. Additionally, a cardiologist's opinion on the current severity of the heart disability and its impact on employment is required.

Your claims for increased ratings for heart disability and diabetes mellitus have been dismissed as you did not file a Notice of Disagreement (NOD).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral eye condition (including cataracts), valvular heart disease, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The claims are being remanded for further development including obtaining additional medical opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for prostate cancer, heart disability, and hypertension as the evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents is not established, and there is no indication that his current conditions are related to his military service.