Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the severity of the Veteran's coronary artery disease (CAD). The Veteran is currently rated at 30 percent for CAD, and the Board finds a need to reassess his condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, heart disability, prostate cancer, and bladder cancer due to in-service exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE). The VA is required to obtain relevant treatment records from VA facilities and a University Medical Center. A medical opinion is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service or TCE exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an independent medical expert opinion regarding whether the Veteran's MRSA infection was caused by VA negligence or unforeseeable event, and if so, addressing all residual disabilities associated with the MRSA infection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a heart disorder and brain injury associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage due to inadequate opinions in the July 2019 VA examinations.

The Veteran's death due to a cardiac event was not caused by VA medical care, and the Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of negligence or fault on the part of VA providers.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition, including ischemic heart disease, is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such conditions and the evidence does not establish a link to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for residuals of cardiovascular accidents, including transient ischemic attacks, as secondary to service-connected ischemic heart disease due to lack of a VA examination.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus is granted. The issue of service connection for diabetes mellitus and heart disability is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease due to herbicide exposure is granted, as his condition is presumed based on his in-service exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, heart disability, and hypertension due to VA's duty to assist errors. The Veteran was not afforded VA examinations or opinions regarding his conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including diabetes mellitus type II and its secondary conditions. The case is being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of ischemic heart disease is granted due to presumed exposure during service. The issue of TDIU based on PTSD is dismissed as moot because the Veteran now has a 100% rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain and/or maintain substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an examination to assess the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and its impact on his ability to work.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete STRs and insufficient medical opinions. The issues include sinusitis, neck disorder, back disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, bilateral eye disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, heart disability (coronary atherosclerosis), left ankle disorder, and left foot disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the current severity of his coronary artery disease, assess whether his peripheral neuropathy is related to his service-connected heart disease, and evaluate his left hand symptoms.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased rating, service connection for sleep apnea, heart disease, and hypertension due to lack of development. The Veteran's right wrist condition is currently rated at 20 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to unclear medical opinions regarding the severity of service-connected ischemic heart disease and its impact on the Veteran's coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating for hammertoe of the left and right feet, as well as heart condition, diabetes mellitus, and stroke have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to potential herbicide exposure at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base. The case will be sent back to the Joint Services Records Research Center (JSRRC) for verification of herbicide agent exposure and additional lay evidence from the Veteran is sought.