Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for residuals of rheumatic fever and gout of the bilateral lower extremities, finding that there is no current disability related to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to obtain updated VA and private treatment records, as well as a detailed employment history. The case will be returned to the Board after compliance with appellate procedures.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease and aortic valvular stenosis, finding that the current disabilities are not related to in-service heart murmur or chest pain.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether erectile dysfunction is caused or aggravated by service-connected diabetes, PTSD, or CAD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and an inadequate VA medical opinion. The Veteran's heart disability, including congestive heart failure and palpitations, is being reviewed again as part of this process.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, ischemic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are being remanded due to additional development needed.,Specifically, the Board will conduct further evidentiary development on these issues.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his coronary artery disease is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evaluation.

The Veteran's heart disability, manifested by chest pain, is granted as service connected.,An initial compensable rating of 10% for onychomycosis of the toenails and keratolysis exfoliativa of the feet is denied.,An initial compensable rating of 10% for hypertension is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for valvular heart disease and migraine headaches due to the need for additional evidence. The VA will conduct further examinations and obtain any outstanding medical records before making a determination.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) from June 25, 2011 to January 7, 2016 is granted at a 60 percent rating. The appeal is denied for any higher ratings throughout the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, PTSD, major depressive disorder, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to September 18, 2017.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD, ischemic heart disease/coronary artery disease, and TDIU.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding glaucoma, jaw issues, hypertension, liver cancer, ischemic heart disease, erectile dysfunction, COPD, and skin condition due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for cause of death, including verification of in-service asbestos and herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain and left hip degenerative arthrosis substantially contributed to his cause of death, coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's CAD, SP CABG, and MI were granted a higher rating of 60 percent from April 1, 2002 to October 23, 2008 (excluding February 8, 2007 to May 31, 2007), and a 100 percent rating from February 8, 2007 to May 31, 2007. The Veteran's current rating of 60 percent is maintained from February 23, 2010 to July 18, 2013.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to uncertainty in evaluating the severity of the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery vasospasm, and whether he may have related cerebral vasospasm. Further medical evaluation is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher initial rating for coronary artery disease, service connection for right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, bilateral peripheral vascular disease, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition and multinodular goiter due to incomplete notice being provided.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the onset and causation of the Veteran's coronary artery disease. The Veteran needs a new examination to address these issues.