Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board denied a retroactive CRDP compensation payment in excess of $2,091.15 for periods from May 1, 2017 through January 31, 2018 and from May 1, 2018 through May 31, 2018 due to the prohibition on concurrent payments of military retired pay and VA disability compensation pay without a waiver of a portion of the retired pay.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of information needed to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam, which is required for service connection under the presumptive provisions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied because the increase in disability did not occur before December 29, 2015. The effective date is set at December 29, 2015.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted service connection. The claims for prostate cancer and coronary artery disease (claimed as heart condition) due to radiation exposure are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person due to his mobility issues caused by his heart disease, knee replacements, and back disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's heart disability is related to his service. The VA will obtain additional records and schedule a new examination for an opinion on this issue.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issues of a rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals, trimalleolar fracture left ankle; an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) with coronary artery bypass grafting associated with herbicide exposure; and entitlement to an effective date earlier than August 27, 2015, for the grant of service connection for CAD. The Board has also determined that a TDIU issue must be remanded.

The Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease and Chiari network were denied as there was no current diagnosis of ischemic heart disease, and the Chiari network was not considered a disability due to service. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss received an initial 100% rating effective January 24, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for coronary artery disease has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and a lumbar spine disorder are being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, renal insufficiency, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy contributed substantially or materially to his death from sepsis due to bowel necrosis and severe abdominal adhesions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, coronary artery disease, and prostate cancer has been dismissed. The issue of service connection for the acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing from appellate status prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and heart condition, all of which the Veteran claimed were caused by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or time in proximity to Camp Lejeune.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease, finding that the Veteran set foot in Vietnam during his military service. As a result, these conditions are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure.

The Board has found that further development is required before the issues of effective dates and disability ratings for service-connected coronary artery disease can be adjudicated. The Veteran's claims are being remanded to allow for proper procedures to be followed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease, right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, and left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy are granted. The VA is directed to schedule the Veteran for examinations to determine if his hypertension, PTSD, sleep apnea, loss of teeth, pulmonary edema, and erectile dysfunction are related to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's hearing loss is not service-connected as it did not onset in service or within one year of his discharge and is not related to service.,There is no evidence of a current respiratory disability, and the Board finds that any such condition is not related to service.,Service connection for heart disability is denied as there is no evidence of a current condition and none was found to be related to service.,The Veteran's low back disability is not service-connected as it did not onset in service or within one year of his discharge and is not related to service.,The bilateral knee disability is not service-connected as the Veteran has no current diagnosis and there is no evidence linking any condition to service.,Service connection for arthritis is denied as there is no evidence of a current condition and none was found to be related to service.

The Veteran's kidney disability, bilateral hearing loss, heart disability (coronary artery disease), and peripheral vascular disease claims have been withdrawn. The skin cancer claim has been remanded for further review.,Service connection for the Veteran’s heart disability and peripheral vascular disease due to ionizing radiation exposure is denied as these conditions are not considered radiogenic diseases.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The Veteran needs an examination to assess his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to use aids such as braces, crutches, canes or a wheelchair.