Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2000

The Board has determined that the claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and aortic valve replacement is not well grounded. The veteran has failed to present competent evidence of a link between his period of active service and his subsequent diagnosis and treatment for cardiovascular disorders.

The veteran died on September [redacted], 1997, and the appellant filed a claim for DIC benefits. The RO determined that service connection for the cause of death was warranted and granted DIC benefits to the appellant. The appellant contends she should be entitled to DIC for periods prior to the veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for a seizure disorder and a heart condition, including mitral valve disease. The veteran's claim was not well-grounded as there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his active naval service.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and initial compensable evaluations were denied. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The veteran is seeking compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a heart disorder as a result of VA medical treatment in 1990, but her claim needs additional evidence to be well-grounded.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension and determined that it is well grounded. The veteran's current hypertension is attributable to his military service.

The veteran's lung disability was permanently worsened due to VA hospitalization and treatment in October 1995, February 1996, and March 1996. The heart disability is a result of his coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cause of death is not service-connected, as there is no evidence linking his heart and pulmonary conditions to his military service.

The Board has ordered the RO to obtain additional medical records from VA and private sources, including SSA records. The case will be remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's heart disorder, including cardiac valve disease with valve replacement surgery, is related to his period of service and granted service connection for this condition.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease with angina pectoris, status post myocardial infarctions, and severe hypertension, currently rated at 60 percent.

The veteran died of cardiovascular disease due to hypertension. His service-connected disabilities did not cause or contribute substantially to his death.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA cardiology examination and consideration of evidence submitted by the veteran or his representative.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension and heart disorder, including arteriosclerotic heart disease, were incurred during active military service.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder, including myocardial infarction, and an increase in the rating for hypertension. The veteran's claim was not well-grounded as he did not submit competent evidence to show a plausible claim for service connection.

The veteran's service-connected arteriosclerotic heart disease was rated at 100% effective December 27, 1986. This rating should have been in effect for eight years prior to his death.

The veteran's expenses for medical care by a private physician and non-VA hospital on March 30, 1998 are not warranted as he did not meet the eligibility criteria for VA reimbursement.

The Board has determined that the veteran's coronary artery disease and gastrointestinal disorder are not related to his period of active service, including his time as a prisoner of war (POW). The claims for service connection have been denied.

The VA denied the veteran's claim of service connection for heart disease, hypertension, and sick sinus syndrome. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The VA has granted a 60 percent evaluation for coronary artery disease with status post coronary artery bypass graft and history of hypertension, effective from February 9, 1999.