Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2002

The veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of entitlement to restoration of a 100 percent evaluation for cerebral vascular accident with residual left hemiparesis, and increased evaluations for coronary artery disease with hypertension and for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine.

The Board granted the veteran's motion to advance his case and denied entitlement to an effective date earlier than in February 1997 for service connection for heart disease (as aggravated by PTSD).

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that there is no clinical evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cardiovascular and pulmonary problems are not related to his service-connected rheumatic heart disease, which is deemed to be insignificant. Therefore, he does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The VA denied a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss and granted a 10 percent evaluation for ischemic heart disease since September 1, 1999.

The Board has determined that the veteran's skin disorder, heart disease, and hemorrhoids were not incurred or aggravated during service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran's coronary artery disease is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder, and thus grants the claim for secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's coronary artery disease was not incurred in or related to service, and specifically denied service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the veteran's rheumatic heart disease did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent, as it did not limit his workload to less than 7 metabolic equivalents or show evidence of cardiac hypertrophy/dilatation.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's lung disorder and heart disorder are not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected GERD and hiatal hernia, thus denying both claims.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to lack of new and material evidence, maintaining the previous denial from September 1991.

The Board has denied service connection for a heart disorder and right wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome) disability, as there is no competent evidence indicating that the appellant has such disabilities related to service. The Board also found that the current compensable rating for ulnar nerve paralysis of the right elbow is not warranted.

The veteran's conditions, including his heart disease, cataracts, anxiety and fatigue, knee problems, gastrointestinal bleeding, and COPD, do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person was denied as he is not in need of such assistance.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities, including above-the-knee amputation of the left leg and related heart conditions, so affect his ability to walk without assistive devices as to qualify him for financial assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing.

The VA determined that the veteran's heart disability was not caused by or made worse by his VA medical treatment in 1987, and thus denied compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has determined that the veteran's coronary artery disease is not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected restrictive lung disease.