Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to benefits pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for heart disease and hypertension as a result of treatment with Darvon at VA medical facility in July 1970, and for additional disability involving kidney disorder due to VA treatment between 1992 and 1995. The Board found that the veteran's conditions were not related to the alleged exposure or treatment.

The Board has determined that the cause of the veteran's death, myocardial infarction with pump failure, is not related to service or a service-connected disorder.

The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of rheumatic fever, as there is no current evidence showing significant valvular disease or functional impairment related to the service-connected condition.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 are being remanded to allow for additional development, including a VA examination.

The veteran's claimed cardiac disability, peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension are not found to be related to his active service or to a service-connected condition. Service connection for diabetes mellitus is denied as there is no evidence of herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bursitis/degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder, dental disability, PTSD, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, coronary artery disease, and lumbar degenerative disc disease, were denied. The conditions are not considered to be related to military service.

The Board found that the evidence supported service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, including a presumption due to his POW status. The appeal was granted.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's service to his cause of death, which was attributed to atherosclerotic heart disease and other conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cervical and low back disabilities, compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability due to VA treatment of his heart disorder, an earlier effective date for TDIU rating, and special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that his peripheral vascular disease did not contribute to his death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated during his active duty service and is not otherwise related to a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, flat feet, bilateral lower extremity cold injuries, bilateral lower extremity traumatic arthritis, and bilateral lower extremity osteoporosis. The claim for heart disease was also denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen it.

Your appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Board hearing. The issues of service connection for various conditions are still under review.

The veteran's major depression is rated at 50 percent, the highest possible rating under VA guidelines. The other conditions are not rated higher.

The VA medical care provided to the veteran at a VA facility did not cause an additional and unanticipated disorder that contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease and status post anterior myocardial infarction, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The Board has reopened the claims of entitlement to service connection for left hemidiaphragm paralysis and bronchitis, but denied all other issues. The veteran is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any lung disease and disability of the left hemidiaphragm.

The Board found that the veteran's back disorder, heart disorder, and diabetes were not incurred or aggravated during his active service. The claims for these conditions were denied.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for further development due to conflicting medical opinions and incomplete examination reports.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service medical records and a need for further examination. The veteran's claims for asbestosis, hypertension, and heart disorder are pending.