Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2003

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the veteran's death, and no further action can be taken on this matter.

The Board found no evidence that the veteran's death was related to his service-connected conditions and denied the claim.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran's peripheral vascular disease and heart disability were not incurred or aggravated by service, nor are they proximately due to a service-connected condition. The preponderance of evidence is against these claims.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding the veteran's service connection for various cardiovascular conditions. The case is now remanded for additional medical records and a review by a cardiologist.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed heart condition and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claim.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being sent back to the Regional Office (RO) for specific actions, including requesting Social Security Administration records and providing the appellant with a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was caused by atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, which is not service-connected. The appellant's claim for DIC benefits based on VA hospital care and treatment is also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a heart disorder, and a psychiatric disorder.

The Board has reopened the claim but still denies service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, and the Court vacated the denial. Additional evidence was submitted by the appellant seeking to reopen her claim.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were denied as there is no evidence linking his current heart disorder, low back disorder, or varicose veins to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD based on verified in-service stressors. The heart condition claim is remanded to the RO for further consideration.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, including heart disorder, stomach disorder (including ulcers), gallbladder disorder, depression, and headaches. The decision is based on a finding that these conditions are not related to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder.

The veteran's death was not caused by his own willful misconduct, and at the time of his death he had a service-connected disability rated totally disabling for over ten years. However, due to CUE in a VA decision concerning the issue of service connection, total compensation benefits were not given.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and is remanding the case back to the RO for additional consideration.

The veteran's heart disease, primarily manifested by an S4 gallop and a I/VI holosystolic murmur, has not produced significant functional impairment since August 1982. The Board finds that the criteria for a higher rating are not met.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, to include hypertension, as secondary to the veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for recognition of POW status and service connection for heart disease, as well as his claim for localized edema. The evidence submitted did not support these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that it was incurred during active military service due to the veteran's tobacco use. The veteran is now rated at 100% for this condition.