Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2003

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining information about the veteran's service and treatment records, as well as an examination to determine if he meets criteria for nicotine dependence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for heart disease, finding no evidence that a heart condition was incurred during active or inactive duty training.

The Board found that the veteran's heart disorder is not related to her service and denied her claim.

The Board found that the cause of the veteran's death, ischemic heart disease, was not caused or contributed substantially or materially to his death by a service-connected disability. The claim for DIC benefits was also denied as there was no evidence linking the cause of death to any service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and therefore denied service connection for the cause of his death. The other issues on appeal are also denied.

The Board has remanded the remaining claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence, but has granted a higher initial rating of 40 percent for chronic low back pain with degenerative changes of the lumbar spine.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnosis of arteriosclerotic heart disease is related to his service as a prisoner of war, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues regarding service connection for coronary artery disease and an increased evaluation for right lung base paratracheal mass. The appeal is currently being remanded for additional evidence collection.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of arteriosclerotic heart disease.

The Board has determined that the veteran's heart disability is not caused or worsened by his service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the chest. The right arm gunshots wounds are currently rated at 30 percent for shoulder impairment and 20 percent for elbow impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current right eye disorder or heart disability, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied. The initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease was also denied.

The Board has granted an initial disability rating of 60 percent for the veteran's coronary artery disease, effective from September 18, 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current heart condition and back disability are not related to his military service, including a fall in October 1958. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for valvular heart disease and endocarditis, as well as tinnitus. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was also denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals found that the veteran does not have a heart disability and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for a TDIU due to lack of evidence showing a factually ascertainable increase in disability or a TDIU within one year prior to the August 29, 2000 claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, heart disorder, and fainting spells due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's coronary artery disease is proximately due to his service-connected left knee disability and has been aggravated by it.

The Board found that the veteran's ASHD, DM, and bilateral leg disorders are unrelated to his service-connected bilateral pes planus.