Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2005

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA outpatient records.

The Board denied the appellant's claim to reopen her previously denied claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims to reopen his service connection for diabetes mellitus and heart disease, finding no new and material evidence.

The Board found that the veteran's heart disorder did not develop during service or within one year following discharge, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service. His hypertension is aggravated by his PTSD, but his heart condition is not related to his PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's applications to reopen his claims for service connection for heart disease and hypertension, finding that new evidence was not material.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not proximately due to or the result of a condition incurred or aggravated during service, including exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange.

The VA has determined that the veteran's claimed hypertensive cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, heart condition and chest problems is not related to his active service or a period of inactive duty training. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has denied the claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to a lack of medical evidence connecting his coronary artery disease, hypertension, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his death by causing him to continue smoking cigarettes, which was the primary cause of his coronary artery disease and subsequent heart attack.

The Board found that the veteran's coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, hypertension and coronary artery bypass grafting were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board also determined that these conditions are not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected meningococcal meningitis, pericarditis, and myocarditis.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected hypertensive and arteriosclerotic heart disease with unstable angina, currently rated at 60 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and review, including obtaining a VA examination to determine the etiology of the veteran's heart conditions and PTSD.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for a heart disorder, PTSD, left shoulder disorder, and right arm disorder (shell fragment wound). The evidence submitted did not provide new or material information to support these claims.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and eligibility for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code.

The veteran's conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension due to need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The VA has granted service connection for atherosclerotic coronary artery disease as secondary to the veteran's service-connected PTSD, and assigned a 10 percent evaluation.

The Board found that there is no evidence to support a finding of coronary artery disease being incurred in or aggravated by service, and specifically denied the claim for service connection based on exposure to Agent Orange. The Board also noted that the veteran's coronary artery disease was not related to his malaria or PTSD.

The veteran's cause of death was due to myocardial infarction, which contributed substantially or materially to his death. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death and denied entitlement to death pension benefits.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no relationship between his service-connected burn residuals and the coronary artery disease that caused his death.