Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, chronic kidney disease, and coronary artery disease due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during the Vietnam era. The Veteran's claims are supported by his testimony at a hearing and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for CAD and service connection for lung disability and left foot disability are remanded due to the need for additional development, including examinations.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, lupus, syncope disorder, venous thrombosis, chronic rheumatoid arthritis, and a heart disorder, all of which were deemed not related to the appellant's period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA).

The Veteran's PTSD and IHD were denied increased ratings, but TDIU was granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of the Veteran's coronary artery disease (CAD) prior to April 7, 2014 and from April 7, 2014 to April 23, 2018. The VA is instructed to obtain additional medical records and provide a retrospective opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for a heart disability and diabetes mellitus as due to herbicide exposure while stationed at Takhli RTAFB, Thailand.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, finding that his ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are related to herbicide agent exposure during active duty in Thailand.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and heart disease have been reopened. The Board has determined that further development is necessary to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides, jet fuel, or other solvents during his military service.

The Board has found that there was not substantial compliance with the previous remand directives regarding exposure to Agent Orange. Therefore, further development is needed for all pertinent information bearing on the presence of USS Volador within the 12 nautical mile limit of the territorial waters of Vietnam.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and diabetes mellitus. The claims for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD), joint pain, gout, and corneal abrasion are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for a restoration of the 60 percent evaluation for coronary artery disease (CAD) has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for CAD and service connection for sleep apnea due to incomplete medical records and inadequate examination reports. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the issue of entitlement to Special Monthly Compensation (SMC).

The Veteran's service in Korea ended before the period when herbicide exposure is presumed, but he can still prove exposure on a facts-found basis. The VA will seek verification of his claimed exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease has been rated at 10 percent since December 28, 2011. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his LVEF was only 67% and he had an interview-based METs of 7 to 10, which does not meet the requirements for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7005.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is currently rated at 40 percent and not higher.,Prior to August 1, 2016, the Veteran's coronary artery disease (CAD) was rated at 60 percent and not higher.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected disabilities, including Ischemic Heart Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease, with a left ventricular ejection fraction of 50%, is now rated at 60% from June 3, 2010.

The appeal for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is dismissed. The issues of polycythemia, heart disability, back disability (including arthritis due to trauma and degenerative arthritis), and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the validity of his notice of disagreement (NOD) for a 2015 rating decision, and the Board dismissed the case as moot due to another recent RO decision.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's ischemic heart disease (IHD) from March 10, 2011 to October 8, 2013 due to evidence showing only mild symptoms and stable condition.