Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases due to errors in obtaining missing records and providing a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for hypertension (HTN) due to conflicting medical opinions and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of ischemic heart disease is denied as there was no prior claim filed before May 12, 2003.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death due to ischemic heart disease, which is presumed to have been incurred in service based on exposure to herbicide agents. The claim for burial benefits is also granted as a matter of law.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for heart condition is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of his current heart conditions, specifically related to rapid heart rate and diagnosis of atrial fibrillation in service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining updated private treatment records and VA examination reports. The issues of increased ratings for cervical spondylosis, myoclonic jerking of the lower extremities, and service connection for a heart disability are all remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus or coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various disorders have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including a VA examination to determine if hypertension is related to service or herbicide exposure, and whether it was aggravated by coronary artery disease. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Veteran's initial rating for ischemic heart disease was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on METs, cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation, or congestive heart failure.

The Board found that the Veteran's daughter’s Social Security income was not reasonably available to or for his use, and thus should be excluded from the calculation of his own countable income. As a result, the November 2010 reduction in nonservice-connected pension benefits was not proper.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for his coronary artery disease is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records from West Chester Cardiology.

The Board denied service connection for COPD, a bilateral lower extremity disorder (other than neuropathy), and a heart disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed substantially or materially to his death. The VA is instructed to obtain a new opinion from an appropriate examiner.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a heart condition and hypertension, to include as secondary to a heart condition due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to July 22, 2011. From that date forward, he met the schedular criteria for TDIU.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for cause of death due to cardiopulmonary arrest and coronary artery disease, finding that new and material evidence had not been received.

The Board dismissed all service connection claims for various conditions, including exposure to chemicals like TCE, PCBs, and benzene, due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease (CAD) was denied as there is no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and the condition did not manifest within one year after separation from service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further examination and evaluation of the Veteran's heart disorder, as well as obtaining additional medical records. The appeal is not about service connection at this time.