Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2007

The veteran's appeal includes claims for increased ratings for his service-connected coronary artery disease and fractures, as well as service connection for sinusitis and acid reflux disease. The case is being remanded to the RO for additional development including a secondary service connection claim for acid reflux disease.

The Board has determined that the veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected hypertensive arteriosclerotic heart disease and a temporary total evaluation following prostate surgery is denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for body rash, jaundice and kidney disorder, diabetes mellitus, and heart disorder as there is no competent evidence demonstrating these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied service connection for low back pain and assigned a 10 percent disability rating for coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction. The veteran's GERD and bilateral hearing loss were already granted with noncompensable ratings.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for pes planus, hypertension, a heart disorder, or a right knee disorder. The claims are denied.

The Board has determined that there is no competent medical evidence showing a relationship between the veteran's current heart disorder (cardiac pacemaker implantation) and his active service. As such, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder, insomnia, and a stomach disorder as these conditions are not shown to be related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran's heart disorder and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated by active military service, nor may they be presumed to have been so incurred. The Board also found that there is no evidence of a need for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected conditions.

The veteran's claims for right shoulder disability, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease were all denied. The VA determined that these conditions are not related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and hyperopic astigmatism of both eyes as secondary to diabetes mellitus due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The VA determined that the veteran's currently diagnosed coronary artery disease is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease as secondary to his service-connected PTSD was denied, and the appeal is dismissed due to the veteran's death.

The Board found no evidence of a gastrointestinal disorder or disease in service, nor any chronic gastrointestinal condition that could be manifested as reflux. The veteran's claim for cardiovascular disorders is remanded due to the need for further examination and development.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including post-traumatic stress disorder, a heart disorder, and hypertension. The veteran's claims were reopened on new evidence but the conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and heart disability, finding that the veteran's hypertension was initially manifested within a year of separation from active duty. The heart disability is found to be related to the hypertension.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition and a ruptured disk with nerve damage, finding that there is no current evidence of these conditions. The Board also found that any current back disorder did not begin in service or due to her service-connected thyroid disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral eye disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and coronary artery disease as there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional examinations and clarification of the veteran's claims regarding nicotine dependence and coronary artery disease.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the veteran, and thus no service connection was granted or denied.