Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The claims for service connection for various conditions, including neurological disabilities of the hands, PTSD, gastrointestinal disorders, and heart disabilities were denied. The claim for increased rating for cervical spine disability was also remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate medical opinions and need for additional development regarding service connection for a heart disability and entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's CAD was rated at a 60 percent rating from July 28, 2009 to March 11, 2011. The Board found that the evidence supported this rating based on left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of 30 to 50 percent.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for a heart condition, including bicuspid aortic valve disease is granted. The case is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his skin disability and hypertension. The heart, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus claims are denied.

The Board has decided to remand two issues: the claim for service connection for sleep apnea and the issue regarding the severance of service connection for ischemic heart disease (IHD).

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, heart disability, hypothyroidism, bilateral lower extremity peripheral vascular disease, sleep apnea, and bilateral cataracts due to exposure to non-ionizing radiation from radar equipment. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development and failure to comply with previous directives. The Veteran is asked to provide authorization for Vet Center treatment records from November 2018 to the present.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD, coronary artery disease, and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed. The appeals for service connection of left hip disability, right hip disability, and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes type II, coronary artery disease, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and mood disorder, preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted his TDIU claim based on this finding.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for ischemic heart disease was denied prior to June 12, 2013 and granted from that date.,Service connection for depression as secondary to ischemic heart disease was granted.

The Veteran's heart condition is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The VA needs to provide an adequate causal link opinion regarding the onset of his heart condition and its relation to service, including exposure to herbicides while serving in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a brain disability and heart disability due to incomplete service records. The Veteran asserts that these disabilities are related to his military service, but the VA needs to verify his periods of active duty and obtain any associated medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for atrial fibrillation and enlarged prostate due to duty-to-assist errors, including failure to obtain relevant medical records and VA examinations. The issues are now pending before the AOJ.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate development and examination in previous decisions. The Veteran is being asked to provide additional evidence or undergo further examinations.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder as there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and the Veteran did not have a current disability related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for vocal mucosa and allergic dermatitis have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for COPD and angina/coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's heart disability, including arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, and AICD placement, is being remanded for further examination to determine if it is related to his service-connected herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating, temporary total rating based on hospitalization or convalescence, and TDIU due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The issues are related as they all involve his service-connected heart conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease due to herbicide exposure in the Republic of Vietnam, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of IHD is well-supported by medical evidence and resolving all doubts in his favor.