Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of a heart condition. The claim for hypertension was granted, and initial ratings of 40 percent were assigned for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities from February 8, 2005. A TDIU was also granted effective February 8, 2005.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type-2 diabetes, coronary artery disease (Ischemic Heart Disease), and vision impairment have been denied as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for ischemic heart disease is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease was granted a 100% rating from September 30, 2012 through November 12, 2013.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease, specifically his exposure to lead and cadmium dust during military service.

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected, as the Board found no evidence linking his death to active service or any service-connected conditions.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was also denied due to lack of evidence showing a direct link between the condition and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA Heart Conditions examination and echocardiogram to determine the current symptoms, level of severity, and functional impairment associated with the Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease. The effective date prior to December 12, 2013 for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied service connection for heart and thyroid conditions claimed as due to radiation exposure, finding no evidence of such exposure or a link between the conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and chronic lymphocytic leukemia due to potential herbicide exposure at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base. The AOJ is instructed to verify the Veteran’s claimed exposure and obtain any relevant medical records.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected residual scar, lipoma excision was denied.,The Veteran's claim of reopening his service connection for ischemic cardiomyopathy and coronary artery disease (CAD) to include as due to exposure to herbicide agents was granted. The claim for service connection for multiple cysts or residuals of multiple cysts was remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and opinions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease are granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in the Korean DMZ.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to clarify the current diagnoses and assess the etiology of the Veteran's conditions, particularly regarding service connection for peripheral neuropathy and CVA.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide agent exposure in Guam and thus no presumption of exposure to such agents. The causes of death were not related to military service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and several types of peripheral neuropathy as well as kidney dysfunction and heart disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development and examination to address his service-connected tinnitus, sleep disorder (insomnia), bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and heart disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides while stationed in Thailand during his service, and therefore grants service connection for prostate cancer, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type 2, neuropathy of bilateral upper extremities, neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, skin disorder, and lung disorder as due to exposure to herbicides.

The Board has determined that the current VA examination did not address whether the Veteran's heart disabilities are due to service, and thus remands the case for further development.