Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination to address eligibility for home adaptations, financial assistance, service connection for erectile dysfunction, special monthly compensation, and hearing loss.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, aortic insufficiency, hypertensive heart disease (claimed as ischemic heart disease/coronary artery disease) as a result of exposure to herbicides.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, and therefore remands the case for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for dermatitis, but remanded the issue of service connection for heart disability.

The Veteran's heart condition is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current disability related to in-service injury or disease, including herbicide exposure.,PTSD was also denied as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for this diagnosis based on his VA examination results.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for residuals of heat injuries, left shoulder disability, heart disability, and migraines due to incomplete development regarding periods of active duty versus ACDUTRA versus INACDUTRA. The Veteran's current migraine headaches are also being evaluated further.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and dismissed the remaining issues of service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remands and need for new examinations.

The Veteran's tinnitus and ischemic heart disease are granted service connection, while the bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, which renders the claim for DIC benefits moot.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a heart disorder, back disorder (claimed as secondary to the heart disorder), and stroke (claimed as secondary to the heart disorder) due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for heart, liver, and lung disorders due to potential exposure to radiation and chemicals during active duty. The appellant's assertions regarding these exposures are being investigated.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for coronary artery disease was denied. The initial rating of 10 percent was upheld, and the ratings of 30 percent and 60 percent were both denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a sleep disorder has been dismissed as the preponderance of evidence does not support a current diagnosis.,Service connection for temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ) is denied because the condition was not aggravated during active duty and there is no clear and unmistakable evidence that it existed prior to service. The Veteran's appeal for this issue has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for coronary artery disease has been dismissed as he withdrew his claim before a decision could be made.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for closed fracture of the right first toe has been dismissed as he withdrew his claim before a decision could be made.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of adequate medical opinion and missing VA records. The Veteran's cause of death is being reviewed, along with his service-connected PTSD and ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied, and the Board remanded the case for further development. The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s METs stemming solely from a cardiac standpoint were likely in the 7 to 10 range during the period of March 1, 2006 to May 23, 2011.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for IHD and remanded the issues of service connection for tinnitus and a skin disability (claimed as jungle rot).

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital from November 23, 2015, to December 1, 2015, are denied because VA facilities were found to be feasibly available for continued treatment after the emergency room visit.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease was granted a disability rating of 60 percent effective June 20, 2013. The condition met the criteria for this rating as evidenced by workload of greater than 3 METs but not greater than 5 METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable prior to June 4, 2018 and 10 percent thereafter. The heart condition claim has been remanded due to inadequate previous examination.