Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran has withdrawn his increased rating claims for coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes mellitus type II.,The Veteran has withdrawn his earlier effective date claim for tinnitus. The AOJ will issue a SOC regarding the service connection claims for arthritis.,The Veteran's loss of teeth is remanded due to lack of an adequate VA examination, as well as the need for clarification on carcinogen exposure and further development of the record.,PTSD symptoms are remanded for a new VA examination to determine their current severity and impact on employment.,TDIU claim is remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with other claims.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, type II diabetes mellitus, squamous cell carcinoma of the left upper lung, and cellulitis (also diagnosed as necrobiosis lipoidica) on a substitution basis due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active military service.

The Veteran's heart disease, specifically coronary artery disease, is granted as service connected because it was caused by his untreated hyperlipidemia during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have significantly impacted his ability to work, leading the Board to grant a TDIU for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the dorsal spine is rated at 10 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board finds that there is no evidence to support a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, a left leg condition secondary to ischemic heart disease, and hypertension. The Board found that the veteran did not have active duty service or periods of ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA during which these conditions could be considered incurred in the line of duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of necessary medical records and an incomplete VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed to his death in a motor vehicle accident.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantial and gainful employment prior to September 12, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a patent ductus arteriosus is reopened. A rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted, and an initial 10 percent rating for vasovagal syncope is granted. The Board has remanded the issues regarding brain injury and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the etiology of the Veteran's heart disability, specifically her transient ischemic attacks (TIA). The examiner is asked to determine if the Veteran’s heart disability is at least as likely as not related to her period of service.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's heart disorders are related to his military service, including stress as an Air Traffic Control Operator and chest pain in 1965.

The Board has granted an effective date of April 9, 2007 for the award of a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected heart disability. The decision is based on factual evidence that the Veteran was unable to maintain gainful employment by reason of his service-connected disabilities as of April 9, 2007.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is presumed to be related to exposure to herbicide agents during his active military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for a skin disorder, to include chloracne, is granted. Service connection for a skin disorder, to include chloracne, is denied. The rating for coronary artery disease in excess of 10 percent prior to September 20, 2016 and in excess of 30 percent thereafter is remanded. The service connection for a low back disorder is also remanded. The issue of total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Veteran's initial 10% rating for coronary artery disease is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD and acquired psychiatric disorder claims are denied as there is no competent medical evidence of a diagnosis in service or post-service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, is also denied due to lack of competent medical evidence establishing the condition was incurred during service.

The Board has granted service connection for atrial fibrillation and heart condition, but has remanded cases related to GERD, hernia, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound due to incomplete information regarding his military service dates.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD). The TDIU claim is also being deferred until the CAD issue is resolved.

The Veteran's service connection claim for ischemic heart disease is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his time stationed near the perimeter of Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base.