Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2002

The Board granted a 60 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease with hypertension from November 18, 1996, through April 26, 1999.

The Board has determined that the veteran is not recognized as a former prisoner of war for VA purposes. The issues regarding service connection for beriberi, dysentery and epigastric pain, heart disease, and malnutrition have been denied. The claim to reopen the malaria issue was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for nicotine dependence and heart disease, finding that both conditions are related to the veteran's in-service cigarette smoking.

The veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Board found that arteriosclerotic heart disease was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and may not be presumed to have been incurred during such service.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person was denied as he does not meet the legal requirements to receive such benefits.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause or contribute substantially to his death. The appellant argued that her husband's psychiatric condition caused his respiratory failure and pneumonia, but the Board concluded that his anxiety disorder and depression were not significant factors in his death.

The Board has reopened the appellant's claim for service connection for cause of death due to new and material evidence submitted, but has determined that the veteran's cardiovascular issues were not related to his period of active duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for the cause of his death due to coronary artery disease, as well as claims for PTSD and degenerative disc disease. The cause of death was not related to any service-connected condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition and hypertension, finding no evidence of such conditions during his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's heart condition was aggravated by active service, but not incurred or worsened therein. The veteran's preexisting heart condition did not increase in severity during his active duty for training.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and PTB in July 1998, finding that the claims were not well grounded. The motion to set aside this decision on grounds of clear and unmistakable error was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease, to include hypertension, and arthritis due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred during military service.

The veteran's death was not caused by VA medical treatment, and the Board found that there is no evidence to suggest that the VA treatment led to any of the primary or contributory causes of his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cardiovascular disability, including coronary artery disease, was incurred due to active service.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension and coronary artery disease were not incurred in active service, nor are they proximately due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The veteran was granted service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease with a 60% evaluation in March 1959. The appellant is seeking additional DIC benefits based on the cause of death due to this condition, but she cannot meet the criteria as her husband was not entitled to a total disability rating for eight years prior to his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's heart disease and cognitive disorder are not related to his service, including any high-voltage electrical shock he experienced during active duty. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have any of the claimed conditions (heart disease, arthritis, asthma, or numbness of the legs and arms) related to his military service. As a result, he is denied service connection for these conditions.