Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2000

The veteran's death was not caused by VA hospitalization or medical treatment, and dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease was not well-grounded and denied it.

The Board has denied both the claim for service connection for a heart disability and the request for an increased rating for aphakia of the left eye. The veteran's heart condition is not shown to have had its onset in service or within one year postservice, and there is no medical evidence linking his current heart problems to military service. His current aphakia of the left eye is rated at 30 percent based on the severity of his vision impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and hypertension are not well grounded. The appeals for increased ratings of right knee laxity with ligament instability and lumbar spine residuals have been denied as there is no evidence to support the current diagnoses or service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for PTSD, as well as his claim for TDIU were all denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection or an increase in disability ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for reactive hypoglycemia and a heart disorder, as well as his claim for an increased rating for his gastrointestinal condition. The veteran was not granted any new ratings or benefits.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for coronary artery disease with hypertension, post-myocardial infarction is denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's death was caused by arteriosclerotic heart disease, with renal failure listed as an other significant condition contributing to his death. Service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's coronary artery disease and hypertension to his period of active service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the submitted evidence was not new and material, thus denying the reopening of the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or upon housebound status.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for organic heart disease with pacemaker implant and granted a compensable evaluation of 20% for arthritis of the lumbar spine. The issue regarding the nose scar is pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for beriberi heart disease and PTB, as well as his request for an increased evaluation for PTSD. The TDIU claim was also denied.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection and evaluations for various conditions, finding that new and material evidence was not presented to reopen the claims.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of her husband's death and for accrued benefits, finding that there was no competent medical evidence linking the veteran's death to his service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the cause of the veteran's death was cardio-respiratory failure due to ASHD and COPD, which were not service-connected. The Board found no material or significant relationship between service-connected disabilities and the medical conditions that caused or contributed to the veteran's death.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his rheumatic heart disease is being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records from Shreveport, Louisiana.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current heart disorder to his active military service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease (including hypertension) and a heart murmur are not well grounded. The claim for schizophrenia is being remanded as it involves a different issue.