Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2006

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease with history of myocardial infarction, which had previously been denied in June 1994. The appeal is considered 'mixed' as some issues are granted while others are not.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for valvular heart disease with congestive heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, but denied both the claim for service connection and the cause of death due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to VCAA compliance issues.

The Board found that the veteran's current heart disorder, including hypertension, did not have its onset during service or for many years thereafter and denied the claim.

The Board found that the cause of the veteran's death, arteriosclerotic heart disease and hyperlipidemia, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The appellant's contention that these conditions were related to her exposure to herbicides during military service was not supported by evidence. As a result, the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of multiple joints, peripheral vascular disease, heart disease, and residuals of a cerebrovascular accident. The decision also found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim for arthritis.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings and earlier effective dates for service connection for diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease were denied as he did not meet the eligibility criteria for retroactive benefits under a liberalizing law.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by any injury or disease incurred in service, including diabetes and heart conditions. The evidence did not support a connection between his Vietnam service and these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease as both conditions are currently rated at their maximum disability ratings.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension and coronary artery disease are not related to his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to his failure to report for VA examinations.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and irritable bowel syndrome, finding no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's heart condition, seizure disorder, chronic low back disorder, and ulcerative colitis did not have their onset in service or were otherwise related to his military service. The claims for these conditions were therefore denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for varicose veins and coronary artery disease are denied. The claim for varicose veins was previously denied, and no new and material evidence has been received to reopen it. The claim for coronary artery disease is denied as secondary to a non-service-connected condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) on account of the need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him permanently bedridden or unable to care for himself without regular assistance.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The veteran's claim of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected PTSD is pending.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, but determined that an effective date prior to February 15, 2000 is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension and coronary artery disease are not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected anxiety and depression disorders.