Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2006

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including arthritis of multiple joints, hypertension and heart disease, fever blisters, loss of vision, and a kidney disorder (including hematuria), as they were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and service connection for hypertension and heart disease as secondary to his PTSD and/or diabetes mellitus is granted.

The veteran's claim for specially adapted housing was denied as he does not have a service-connected disability that precludes locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes or a wheelchair.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension, coronary artery disease, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy are not service-connected as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's claims for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease and kidney disorder, both claimed as due to exposure to herbicides (Agent Orange), are being remanded by the Board. The RO must ensure compliance with VCAA notice requirements and schedule the veteran for a videoconference hearing in Washington, DC.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder, diabetes, and COPD as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD but denied claims for coronary artery disease and arthritis of the right hip. The veteran's PTSD is rated at 100%.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen claims for heart disease, renal cancer, and hearing loss. However, new and material evidence was received to reopen the claim of service connection for hearing loss. The underlying service connection claim is denied as the preponderance of the evidence is against it.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of coronary artery disease or tachycardia (atrial fibrillation) that is related to his period of service. The VA examiner found no link between the veteran's period of service and these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disability does not preclude substantially gainful employment, and therefore denied his claim for TDIU.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a chronic cardiovascular disorder that he contends is secondary to his service-connected hypothyroidism. He also seeks an increased rating for his service connected condition and TDIU.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a heart condition, finding that new evidence did not meet the criteria to reopen the previously denied claim. The Board also found no evidence of a heart condition during or within one year after service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's heart disorder and hypertension did not meet the criteria for service connection as they are not shown to have been incurred or aggravated during active duty service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service, and therefore denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of death due to service-connected anxiety aggravating the veteran's heart condition, which led to his death. The appellant is also eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO. The issues of initial evaluations and service connection are pending.

The Board found that the veteran's cause of death, cerebral hemorrhage due to an accidental fall, was not service-connected. The appellant's allegations regarding beriberi were not supported by evidence and her statements about fraudulent death certificates were inconsistent with the findings.

The Board has determined that the veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease and hypertension are not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, thus denying secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD does not cause or aggravate his claimed hypertension and coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction and cardiomyopathy.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and coronary artery disease with hypertension and angina, finding no evidence of such conditions in service or within one year post-service. The Board also found that secondary service connection is not warranted.