Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been granted service connection.,Service connection for the heart condition and diabetes mellitus has been withdrawn.

The Veteran's heart disorder is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam, and he was granted a 100% rating for this condition. The right knee disability claim was denied as there was no evidence of an injury during service or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and a headache disorder, finding that there is no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service. The Board also found insufficient medical evidence to link these conditions to any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of PTSD is remanded due to the need for a current VA examination. The issue of TDIU is dismissed as moot.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II and heart conditions, due to a lack of evidence of herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran's claims were not granted as the preponderance of the evidence did not support his assertions of herbicide exposure or causation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his respiratory disorders, psychiatric disorder (PTSD), heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy. Additional development is needed including obtaining medical opinions on the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a heart disability due to inadequate VA examination opinions. The Veteran's claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has granted an effective date of November 4, 2015 for the combined rating of 100 percent due to service-connected disabilities and has also granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service personnel records and a need for an examination to determine the nature and cause of any heart disability, including whether it is related to service or aggravated by other conditions.

The Veteran's dementia is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. He is also granted SMC based on aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, which require him to be in need of regular assistance. The Veteran is also eligible for specially adapted housing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for valvular heart disease with ascending aortic aneurysm, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for left and right shoulder conditions, right knee condition, left and right ankle conditions, headache condition (secondary to a service-connected disability), sleep condition (secondary to a service-connected disability), and heart condition.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease has been rated at 30 percent since January 21, 2011. The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of a higher rating in excess of 30 percent for CAD and TDIU prior to November 1, 2014.

The Veteran's cause of death is granted due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. Service connection for CLL and coronary artery disease are also granted as they are presumed related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has granted service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and CAD, both presumed to be related to the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand.

Service connection is denied for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, coronary artery disease, and hypertension as they are not related to service or exposure to toxic herbicide agents.,Service connection is denied for coronary artery disease and hypertension as they are not related to service or exposure to toxic herbicide agents.

The Veteran's initial increased rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) status post stent placement is denied, and his TDIU claim is also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on all issues has been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by his representative prior to his death.