Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2003

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a chronic acquired psychiatric, thyroid, heart, or hypertension disorder that is attributable to active military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's heart disease, chest pain, back disability, stomach disorder, and bowel disorder are not service-connected as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current heart disability began during his active duty and is related to service, warranting service connection.

The veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, which developed after a by-pass graft surgery, is being remanded due to medical questions and the need for further examination.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his service-connected pulmonary asbestosis.

The Board has determined that the veteran's case requires additional development due to issues related to his claims for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance, and housebound benefit. The case is being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration of the evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for heart condition as secondary to his service-connected duodenal ulcer with gastrectomy, finding that there was no evidence linking the two conditions.

The Board has denied the claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to lack of evidence and procedural issues.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability and denied claims for service connection for cause of death, DIC under Section 1318, and Survivors'/Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits.

The Board found that the veteran's current conditions, including left ear hearing loss, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with chronic bronchitis, perforation of right tympanic membrane, and arteriosclerotic heart disease, are not related to his active duty service. The claims for these conditions were denied as there is no evidence linking them to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and notification under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA). The veteran's claims for service connection are on appeal, as is his claim to reopen a previously denied right TMJ dysfunction.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a heart disorder as a result of incorrect medication in 1990, finding no evidence that her current heart condition was related to the VA treatment.

The veteran's coronary artery disease, including residuals of a stroke, was permanently worsened by his service-connected psychiatric disorder (chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia with depression). As such, secondary service connection is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease with hypertension, and their relationship to radiation exposure. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The veteran's claim for an increased initial rating for coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction is being remanded due to procedural issues and the need for additional medical evidence.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and therefore denied DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board denied all claims, finding that the veteran's right hand injuries were not related to his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder and that his heart condition was unrelated to his service. The veteran is also not found in need of regular aid and attendance.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

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

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for service-connected ischemic heart disease with angina and hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.