Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2000

The Board found no competent medical evidence associating any residuals of rheumatic fever with the veteran's military service, and thus denied the claim.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for coronary artery disease with four vessel bypass and history of myocardial infarction prior to July 20, 1995.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation on the basis of need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate has been remanded due to additional evidence submitted by the appellant. The RO is instructed to obtain updated VA medical records, arrange for a VA examination, and readjudicate the claim in light of this new information.

The Board has determined that the claim of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the veteran's death is not well grounded, and thus denied.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected varicose veins did not cause his bilateral leg amputation or heart condition, and thus denied both claims.

The Board found that the veteran's service medical records were unavailable and did not provide sufficient evidence to establish a link between his current conditions and military service. The claim for service connection was denied.