Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent for the period from September 20, 2022 to June 13, 2023 and a 60 percent evaluation from October 1, 2023, but denied an earlier effective date prior to September 20, 2022.

The Board remands the appeal to ensure proper notice and scheduling of a VA examination for the Veteran's heart disorder claim.

The appeal for proposed rating reductions of the left and right ankle disabilities was dismissed, as they are not appealable. The claim for service connection for a low back condition could not be readjudicated due to lack of new relevant evidence. Service connection for tinnitus was denied, while the issue of entitlement to service connection for a heart condition was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative arthritis of multiple joints and chronic chest pain, but granted service connection for chronic renal disease.

The Board granted service connection for a heart disability, to include arteriosclerotic heart disease, CAD, valvular heart disease, ventricular arrhythmia, and superventricular arrhythmia, based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Okinawa.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the 30 percent disability rating for coronary atherosclerosis, finding no evidence of a factually ascertainable increase in severity prior to February 12, 2020.

The Board granted service connection for hepatitis C and remanded the claims for hypertension and a heart disability, to include CAD.

The Board granted service connection for benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary incontinence, left lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, right lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, left leg condition (knee strain), right leg condition (knee strain), obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, heart condition, and hypertension. However, it dismissed the appeals for service connection for major neurocognitive disorder, MDD, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, ischemic cardiomyopathy due to coronary artery disease, as it was not etiologically related to his military service.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to service connection for a heart condition and erectile dysfunction due to or aggravated by service-connected disabilities for further development, including obtaining adequate medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary incontinence, left lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, right lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, left leg condition (knee strain), right leg condition (knee strain), obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, heart condition, and hypertension. However, it dismissed the appeals for service connection for major neurocognitive disorder, MDD, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and other conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board granted a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's service-connected urinary incontinence, coronary artery disease, hearing loss, tinnitus, and right distal ulna disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his service-connected disabilities contributed substantially to his death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 15, 2024, for the grant of service connection for coronary artery disease.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including left and right shoulder conditions, PTSD, arteriosclerotic heart disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, and hearing loss. The Veteran was also denied increased ratings for his existing conditions.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for various conditions and denied service connection for a musculoskeletal disability, while remanding two skin and dizziness claims.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease was granted, while claims for right and left knee disabilities were denied.

The veteran's appeals for service connection and increased rating were dismissed due to untimely filings.

The Board granted service connection for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, an aortic aneurysm, coronary artery disease (CAD), left hand arthritis and trigger fingers, and right hand arthritis and trigger fingers.