Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, type II diabetes mellitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to exposure to Project SHAD test agents. The Board found that the Veteran was not involved in or exposed to test agents associated with Project SHAD.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis of any condition related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and posttraumatic stress disorder were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service event, injury, or disease that could be linked to the conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus due to potential exposure to hazardous toxic waste/chemical/toxins at various locations during service. The Veteran's representative requested verification of his exposure, but no such efforts were made. The case is now returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and genitourinary disorder due to new evidence suggesting a possible link to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination and treatment records, requiring further evaluation of the Veteran's heart disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer, hyperthyroidism (claimed as Grave’s disease, thyroid problems and Raynaud’s disease), an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension have been dismissed. The remaining issues of service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity neurological disorders and hypertension, and an increased rating for ischemic heart disease (IHD) are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for basal cell carcinoma and ischemic heart disease, claimed as transient ischemic attack, are denied. The case is remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been withdrawn. His heart condition claim has been reopened due to new evidence, but the rating and effective date are not specified. The VA is ordered to provide a new examination for PTSD, heart condition, and respiratory disorder.

The Veteran's appeals to reopen his service connection claim and increase ratings for various conditions have been dismissed. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disorder (claimed as arthritis), and cardiovascular disorder due to potential issues with causation or etiology.

The Veteran's death was found to be due to service-connected coronary artery disease, and the claim for DIC benefits is granted. The claim for DIC pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and a cerebral vascular accident (CVA), finding no new and material evidence to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's service connection claim for cardiovascular disabilities, specifically ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease, is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Board has ordered remand for the Veteran's systemic mastocytosis claim, including its relationship to coronary artery disease and Agent Orange exposure. The case requires a hematologist opinion on whether systemic mastocytosis is secondary to coronary artery disease and due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation beginning July 1, 2007.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, type II, secondary to herbicide exposure has been granted.,Service connection is established on a presumptive basis due to the Veteran's reported exposure to herbicides while serving in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a left knee condition has been reopened and is granted.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) is denied.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.,Service connection for a heart condition is denied.,Service connection for a left hip condition is denied.,Service connection for a right hip condition is denied.,Service connection for a lower back condition is denied.,Service connection for skin issues is denied.,Service connection for sleep apnea (claimed as sleep issues) is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for acute anterior myocardial infraction, diagnosed as chronic ischemic heart disease, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, cardiac disorder, and headaches with dizziness due to inadequate opinions regarding the onset of these conditions during service.,The Board has also remanded the claim for TDIU as it is inextricably intertwined with the other service connection claims.,,