Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2002

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension. However, the veteran's claim is denied as there is no evidence showing a diagnosis of coronary artery disease during or within one year after service, nor can it be presumed due to exposure to Agent Orange. The Board also found that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and his claimed stressors have not been verified.

The Board finds that the veteran does not have current disabilities for tuberculosis, peptic ulcer disease, allergies, heart disease, hypertension, or arthritis that are related to his military service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his service and his current condition.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction and granted it, finding that the underlying heart condition likely began during his active duty service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis, mesothelioma, a lung condition secondary to surgical clamps and wire in the lung, or a heart condition secondary to the service-connected lung disease were denied. The veteran's inactive pulmonary tuberculosis was found to be inactive since 1952 with no current active disease, warranting a 10% disability rating.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of these conditions during active duty or ACDUTRA. The Board also found that presumptive service connection is not applicable.

The veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and the causes of death listed on his death certificate were not related to his active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a circulatory disorder, including neurocirculatory asthenia and arteriosclerotic heart disease, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic condition during service or within one year after discharge. The veteran did not have a current diagnosis of a neurocirculatory disorder and his currently diagnosed heart conditions were not related to his inservice symptoms.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for prostatitis, prostatism, carcinoma of the prostate, and hypertension with coronary artery disease. The Board found that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, chronic laryngitis, multiple chemical sensitivity, and headaches. Service connection for PTSD was denied as not due to a stressor related to service. The veteran's bronchial asthma is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board found that the veteran did not have a heart condition in service or after service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, residuals of cold injury, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and a pulmonary disability due to lack of competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disorder, cervical spine disorder, and lumbar spine disorder. Service connection was denied for a heart disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for TMJ syndrome and heart disease, as well as his request for an initial compensable rating for myofascial pain syndrome involving multiple joints. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have a current heart disorder and there is no evidence linking any past service to his claimed condition. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a heart disorder is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating, finding no new and material evidence to reopen his claim for residuals of pneumonia. The Board also determined that his current arteriosclerotic heart disease, degenerative spondylosis and disc disease, and pericarditis were not related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for the cause of his death and dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, finding that there was no evidence linking any of his service-connected disabilities to his death.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board dismissed the appeals due to the appellant not filing an adequate substantive appeal within the required time frame.

The Board finds that the veteran does not currently suffer from emphysema, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.,Service connection has been granted for a heart disorder due to tobacco use in service.