Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2002

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for a cardiac disorder, cervical spine disorder, and thoracic spine disorder. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease that could be linked to these conditions.

The veteran's ischemic heart disease, which was a primary or contributory cause of his death, began during active service as the result of his POW experience and is therefore deemed service-connected under the POW presumption.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection as her heart disease was not incurred in or aggravated during service and may not be presumed to have been so incurred.

The veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis was denied. The RO increased the rating for hypertensive heart disease with hypertension to 30 percent, and recharacterized it as hypertensive heart disease with left ventricular hypertrophy and hypertension. The RO also granted service connection for residuals of right eye injury, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and calluses of the feet. However, all claims for higher evaluations were denied.

The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim of service connection for sinusitis. The veteran's current sinusitis was not incurred or aggravated by active military service, as there is no medical evidence linking it to any disease or injury during service. Coronary artery disease with hypertension and stroke were also not shown to be related to service. Diabetes mellitus and reflux indigestion were not found to have been incurred in service.

The Board finds that the veteran's current heart conditions, including cardiac arrhythmia and hypertensive heart disease, were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board found that the veteran's heart condition, including mitral valve prolapse, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation, was not present in service or for many years after service. The Board concluded that her heart condition did not meet the criteria to be presumed due to military service exposure (e.g., Agent Orange), nor could it be linked to any other presumptive conditions.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by VA medical care, and denied the claim for dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for PTB, heart disease, arthritis, and anxiety as new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The veteran's combined disability rating of 40 percent does not meet the requirement for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes due to his nonservice-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the veteran's heart disease was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service and denied his claim.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death due to coronary artery disease, finding that there was no evidence linking the veteran's death to his active service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claim for pulmonary tuberculosis. The other issues were also denied as there is insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cardiovascular disease, including hypertension, right eye disorder, back disorder, and residuals of a left leg injury are not service-connected. The evidence is in equipoise regarding whether these conditions are related to military service.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and found that the appellant did not meet the eligibility criteria for Dependents Educational Assistance benefits. The appeal was dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder and granted it for a bilateral hernia disorder. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted while others were denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's heart disorder did not have its onset during service or within one year after service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's disability had improved and he no longer needed aid and attendance, leading to termination of his special monthly pension.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a heart disorder, Crohn's disease, hernia condition, viral infection, and pharyngitis. The claim for increased ratings for tinnitus, sinusitis, hemorrhoids, and duodenal ulcer was also denied.