Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability and hypertension are denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service, and the current diagnoses do not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to herbicide exposure. The Board also found that the conditions are not related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease with unstable angina was granted a disability rating of 60 percent effective March 19, 2012. The appeal for an initial higher rating prior to that date is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for ischemic heart disease was denied as the evidence did not show more than one episode of acute congestive heart failure in the past year, or left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of 30 to 50 percent.,The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities were denied as they did not meet the criteria for moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence being associated with the record and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of any currently diagnosed heart disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease (IHD) as secondary to service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The initial disability rating for PTSD remains at 30 percent, and the issue of total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's CAD and hypertension are granted as service-connected due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents.,The Veteran's Barrett’s esophagus and mild gastritis (GERD) are denied as not related to his military service.,Right knee disability is reopened, with the claim for service connection being granted.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and transient cerebral ischemic attack due to exposure to herbicides, finding no current diagnosis of ischemic heart disease.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 30 percent for ischemic heart disease (IHD), but has remanded the case to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, including myocardial infarction and bypass surgery, is granted a 100% rating effective September 30, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service. The claim is not reopened.,The Veteran's left ear hearing loss has been reopened as new and material evidence suggests a possible link between the condition and his active duty service.

The claim to reopen the service connection for COD due to herbicide exposure is denied. The claim to reopen the service connection for COD under 38 C.F.R. § 1151 is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease was denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Board has remanded multiple issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including arthritis, diabetes mellitus, degenerative disc disease, gall bladder removal, colon cancer, kidney disability, heart disability, and an acquired psychiatric disability. The cases are being referred back for further examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a heart disorder has been reopened. The case is being remanded to consider additional evidence and obtain an opinion on the nature and etiology of his heart disorders, including whether they are caused or aggravated by PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to his failure to appear for a scheduled DRO hearing. The Veteran will be given another opportunity to present his case at a rescheduled hearing.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to new and material evidence. However, the case is remanded as an addendum opinion is needed regarding whether the service-connected prostatitis contributed substantially or materially to the Veteran's prostate cancer and death.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and Peripheral Neuropathy, but remanded the claim for Ischemic Heart Disease due to herbicide exposure.,Service connection is not granted for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease, rated at 60% prior to March 27, 2018, and now rated at 100%, is granted effective from that date. Additionally, the Veteran is granted a special monthly compensation rate since March 27, 2018.

Service connection is granted for shin splints, right shoulder disability, and bilateral ankle disabilities.,Service connection is granted for esophageal diverticulum, dumping syndrome, pancreatitis, anemia, syncope, heart condition, hypertension, back condition, asthma, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has been denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.,Service connection is granted for headaches.