Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has restored a 30 percent rating for ischemic heart disease, denied the TDIU claim prior to August 3, 2017, dismissed the TDIU claim on or after August 3, 2017, and granted eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) effective March 18, 2017.

The Board denied a temporary total evaluation for an April 2017 heart procedure due to insufficient evidence showing the need for convalescence or severe post-operative residuals.

The Board denied service connection for a chest disorder and remanded the other issues due to insufficient evidence.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease/irregular heart rate and bilateral hearing loss. The claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was reopened, but not granted.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for tinnitus, eye disorder, hypotension, heart disorder, and hemorrhoids.,Service connection is denied for sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and prostate disorder as there are no current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for ischemic heart disease was dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for a right knee disability, upper and lower back disability, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded as it has not yet been addressed.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and remanded the issue of an increased evaluation for PTSD. The Veteran's IHD is presumed to be related to his exposure to herbicides in Thailand, while his PTSD symptoms are being evaluated further.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development to obtain relevant medical records and determine appropriate effective dates and ratings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability, liver disability, and MRSA have been denied. The claim for service connection for a right knee disability has been granted.

The Board has determined that the DIC claim is inextricably intertwined with other claims and thus must be remanded for further action.

The Board has determined that additional research is required to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea. If verified, the Veteran must be afforded a VA examination to determine if his BPH and hypertension are etiologically related to active service, including herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for an earlier effective date and increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, as the appellant died before a decision could be made.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and renal insufficiency due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability contributed to his death. A medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran’s death was caused, aggravated, or hastened by his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left foot disability, seizure disorder, and heart disability, finding that these conditions are etiologically related to his active service.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) is granted at a 60 percent prior to May 4, 2018.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's heart disability is being reviewed again for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between his disabilities and his service-connected unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder. The Veteran is also required to provide additional records from J.B., a medical professional, who provided research indicating a relationship between his disabilities and his service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected Dupuytren's syndrome and right knee disability caused or aggravated his cause of death, which includes arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease, hypertensive heart disease, and end stage renal disease.

The Board has remanded the case for a new medical opinion to determine whether the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease contributed to his cause of death.