Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2006

The veteran's service connection claim for heart disease is granted due to the presence of arteriosclerotic heart disease, which qualifies as a presumptive condition under VA regulations for former POWs.

The Board has restored service connection for hypertension and arteriosclerotic heart disease, status post myocardial infarction as secondary to the veteran's service-connected hypertension.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues, including service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including Barrett's esophagitis and depression secondary to a dental disability. The decision also dismissed his claim for heart disease secondary to a dental disability.

The veteran's claims for arthritis of the hips and knees, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and initial ratings for his ankle and elbow disabilities were denied. The appeals are not about service connection at all.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for emphysema, bronchitis, anemia, and heart disorder based on radiation exposure during service. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of emphysema.

The veteran's service-connected heart disability does not cause any functional limitations, and thus he is not shown to have an employment handicap. As a result, the need for vocational rehabilitation training under Chapter 31 of Title 38 has not been demonstrated.

The Board denied an increased disability rating for service-connected peptic ulcer disease, but remanded the issue of an increased disability rating for service-connected rheumatic heart disease.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for incontinence and a heart disability following VA medical procedures, finding that there was no evidence of negligence or other fault on the part of VA.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, claimed as secondary to his service-connected residuals of cold injury, right and left feet, is being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current heart condition was not present in service, and is not shown to be related to service or a service-connected disability. Therefore, service connection for a heart condition is denied.

The Board has ordered a remand for further development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the veteran's PTSD and its contribution to his death.

The Board denied service connection for chronic heart condition, Méni️re's disease and hearing loss, residuals of appendectomy and appendicitis, a bilateral leg disorder, and kidney stones. The claims were based on direct service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for his coronary artery disease and bilateral nephrolithiasis with severe right hydronephrosis and arterial hypertension, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not support an increased rating or TDIU.

The veteran's service-connected right knee disorder, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and lumbar spine disability are all granted. The left knee disability is also granted with a higher initial evaluation.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for coronary artery disease, as a result of VA treatment on April 4, 2002, finding that there was no additional disability due to the care provided.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension with coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The prostate cancer claim due to radiation exposure is not addressed in this decision.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by a service-connected disability, and thus denied both service connection for the cause of death and DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.