Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2006

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for coronary artery disease, but remanded the case due to additional development needed. The claim for hypertension remains pending.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition, including arteriosclerotic heart disease.

The Board found that the evidence submitted did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim of service connection for a heart disorder, and thus denied reopening of the claim.

The veteran's cause of death was not service-connected, and he did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318(b).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and to reopen his claim, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable error in their decisions.

The Board found that the severance of service connection for the veteran's diabetes mellitus and secondary arteriosclerotic heart disease was improper due to ambiguity in the record regarding the veteran's physical presence in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for herbicide exposure is denied. The appeal related to other issues, including a claim for an increased evaluation for back disability and claims for service connection for heart disability and hypertension.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues on appeal, including service connection claims and evaluations.

The veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease did not meet the criteria for a 100% disability rating from May 1, 1995 to July 28, 2000.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the veteran's death. The Board also found that the veteran's cardiovascular disorder was not caused or contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Board found that the veteran's respiratory condition and coronary artery disease are not related to his military service or herbicide exposure, and thus denied both claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease and chronic dysentery, finding no current disability or evidence of in-service injury. The veteran was also not recognized as a former prisoner of war.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently suffer from hypertension or coronary artery disease, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a heart disorder that was incurred or aggravated during service, and it is not presumed to have been so incurred.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition and hypertension, finding no evidence of such conditions during or immediately following service.

The Board denied service connection for hemorrhoids, asthma, and hypertension (claimed as a heart condition) due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by the veteran's period of active service.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected coronary artery disease is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board denied all service connection claims, finding no evidence of a current disability related to the veteran's period of service. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was also denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of his evidence.