Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2005

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his arteriosclerotic heart disease, varicose veins (right and left legs), and arteriosclerosis obliterans were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under either the pre-amended or amended cardiovascular regulations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension, coronary artery disease, residuals of craniotomy with aneurysm, and lung disability are not related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has ordered the VA to obtain SSA records and putative Air Force and Delta Airlines medical records, as well as any clinical records from the veteran's in-patient care at Clark Air Force Base. The RO should then review the claims file and ensure that no other notification or development action is required before making a decision on the claim for service connection for hypertension with heart disease.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for pulmonary and skin disorders based on new evidence. The veteran's prostatitis is rated at 40 percent, and his bilateral hearing loss is rated at 20 percent.

The Board has ordered remand for additional examinations and medical opinions to address the veteran's claims of service connection for valvular heart disease, right eye papilloma, and a right ear ulcer. The appeals are currently pending.

The veteran's claims for an increased evaluation of his lung cancer and service connection for a heart disability as secondary to his lung cancer were denied. The VA found that the lung cancer did not cause or chronically worsen the heart disability.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his conditions are not related to his military service, including the Persian Gulf War.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a heart disability, finding no competent evidence of current heart disease or its relationship to service.

The Board found no evidence that the veteran's coronary artery disease or hypertension started during service. The VA examiner did not find any data showing hepatitis C, liver cirrhosis, or portal hypertension could cause coronary artery disease.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have any of the claimed conditions and therefore, service connection is denied for all issues.

The veteran's death was presumed to be caused by coronary artery disease, which is a service-connected condition. The appellant has been granted basic eligibility for Dependent's Educational Assistance.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and peripheral vascular disease. The evidence did not show a chronic condition in service or within an applicable presumption period.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for such awards.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for the regular aid and attendance of another person is being remanded due to procedural deficiencies in notification under the VCAA.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and information from Social Security Administration.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and diabetes mellitus, finding that these conditions were not related to his active duty service.

The May 1993 rating decision denied service connection for hypertension and arteriosclerotic heart disease, finding no evidence of such conditions in service or otherwise. The Board has determined that the May 1993 rating decision was clearly and unmistakably erroneous.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction and a heart condition, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service or a service-connected disability.

The Board found that the veteran's heart disability and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and thus denied his claims.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if the service-connected disabilities contributed to the veteran's death from coronary artery disease. The appellant contends that the service-connected Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome may have caused or contributed to the cause of death.