Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right breast cancer has been reopened, but the condition is not found to be related to his military service.,Service connection was denied for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities as well as pneumonia and a heart condition that are secondary to the Veteran's right breast cancer.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and a psychiatric disorder, make it impossible for him to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted his claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has determined that new evidence submitted by the Veteran is relevant to his claims for service connection for various conditions, and these claims are being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not considered a disability for VA purposes.,There is no evidence of ischemic heart disease at any point during the appeal period, and service connection cannot be granted.,Service connection for hypertension was denied as there are insufficient medical records to determine its relationship to in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's hypertensive heart disease and valvular heart disease have been rated at 30 percent since April 2012. The Board found that the evidence did not show any episodes of congestive heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of 30 to 50 percent, which would warrant a higher rating.

An initial 50 percent rating, but no higher, for adjustment disorder with anxiety is granted. Other claims are denied or remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of congestive heart failure with left ventricular ejection fraction, heart disease with cardiomyopathy, and high blood pressure as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for rheumatic heart disease and status post aortic valve replacement as secondary to rheumatic heart disease due to lack of new and relevant evidence within the required timeframe.

The Board found that the October 2015 rating decision assigning a 10% disability rating for ischemic heart disease was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, and assigned a 100% rating effective July 23, 2015.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty to assist violation. The AOJ must obtain and associate with the record any relevant private and military base treatment records.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various conditions and an initial evaluation for a stressor-related disorder. The issues include heart disorders, bilateral hearing loss, back problems, laryngeal cancer, lymph node cancer, and a stressor-related disorder. Additional evidence is needed from VA and private sources.

The Veteran's need for aid and attendance due to service-connected CAD is granted, as his symptoms are fully contemplated by the current 100% evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cause of death due to PTSD and/or a heart condition, finding that neither contributed substantially or materially to his death from a motorcycle accident. The July 2019 VA examiner concluded it was less likely than not that the Veteran’s PTSD caused or contributed to his death, nor did he have a heart condition related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. Service connection was not granted for hypertension, high cholesterol, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia, or ischemic heart disease. The rating for ischemic heart disease was also denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart disorder. The issues of service connection for his right shoulder, neck, and bilateral knee disorders are also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for ischemic heart disease, acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction have been granted. The appeal for headaches has also been granted. However, the appeals for right upper extremity neurological disability, left lower neurological disability (other than sciatica), and right lower extremity neurological disability are being remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated as noncompensable, and he is granted a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and vocational experience.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.,Service connection for left ear hearing loss is granted based on new evidence submitted after the May 2008 denial.,Service connection for OSA and hypertension are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their onset in service.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent from July 8, 2009 to March 26, 2012, and in excess of 50 percent as of March 27, 2012, for anxiety disorder NOS is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the severity of his condition.,Service connection for a heart condition is remanded due to its potential impact on the hypertension claim.