Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2000

The Board is remanding the case for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and a copy of a research paper.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed disabilities are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking them to exposure to ionizing radiation during service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a heart condition, and hemorrhoids. The evidence does not support these claims as there is no current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of drug abuse, stomach disorder (gastritis and probable duodenitis), or heart disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a heart disorder and visual impairment, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted to reopen these previously denied claims.

The veteran's claim for compensation under section 1151 due to VA hospitalization and treatment resulting in rhabdomyolysis, renal failure, and heart disease is denied. The Board found no medical evidence linking these conditions specifically to the VA treatment.

The Board found that the appellant's congenital heart disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service, and denied the claim.

The VA determined that there is no competent medical evidence of a current heart disorder, including valvular heart disease and arrhythmia. The Board found the appellant's claim for service connection was not well grounded due to lack of supporting medical evidence.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for aortic stenosis and coronary artery disease with hypertension as secondary to his service-connected residuals of a shell fragment wound to the left scapular region.

The veteran's nonservice-connected disability pension was reduced due to a discrepancy in reported income from Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits. The Board found that recovery of the overpayment would defeat the purpose for which the pension was intended and granted a waiver.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a heart disorder, claiming it as a residual of scarlet fever. The issues were not remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder was denied. The evidence does not support a finding that his current heart condition is related to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), and an increased evaluation for residuals of a second degree burn with scarring of the left leg. The claim for restoration of a 30 percent evaluation for frostbite of both feet was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, COPD, and coronary artery disease as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to Agent Orange exposure.

The veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The appeals are mixed, with some issues granted and others not.

The veteran's heart disease is not service-connected, and his paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia is rated at the lowest possible level.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder, status post anterior wall myocardial infarction, and status post coronary artery bypass. The BVA found that there was insufficient evidence to determine if the condition originated during active duty.

The veteran's claims for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred between April and June 1996 were denied, while his claim for May 14, 1996 treatment was granted.

The Board found that the veteran's rheumatic heart disease with mitral valve prolapse was not incurred during service and denied his claims for service connection.