Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2007

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess any current heart disorder. The veteran will also be provided with another supplemental statement of the case if his claims remain denied.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for right ear hearing loss due to new evidence. The claims of service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, residuals of a cerebrovascular accident, and residuals of a laceration of the left thumb are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a heart disorder or lung disability due to service, and thus denied the veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a heart disorder, and a skin disorder. The appeals were not about service connection at all.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess his ability to work due to service-connected varicose veins and bilateral ptosis. The RO must also review the new evidence submitted by the appellant.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and a skin disorder, finding no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VCAA notifications and the need for additional VA examination.

The veteran withdrew his appeal on the claims of service connection for coronary artery disease, a low back disability, an adrenal gland disability, and a kidney disability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for various conditions, including a lower back disability, right shoulder deformity, left knee disability, mild cortical deformity of the left medial malleolus, herpes, gum disease, right ankle condition, heart condition, and right knee condition. The reasons for denial are provided in the decision.

The Board has determined that the RO's decision to sever service connection for coronary artery disease status post bypass was improper and has restored this benefit.

The Board has determined that the veteran's rheumatic heart disease does not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 60 percent.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder and chest pain, finding no current evidence of such conditions. The veteran's symptoms are attributed to his service-connected bronchial asthma.

The Board has determined that the veteran meets the criteria for special monthly pension based on his need for regular aid and attendance, as evidenced by his inability to perform many daily functions unassisted.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of coronary artery disease related to his military service or a service-connected condition. The evidence is against any relationship between the veteran's service and his current cardiovascular condition.

The Board determined that new and material evidence had not been presented to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, including as secondary to his service-connected residuals of rheumatic fever. The April 1999 rating decision is final.

The Board finds that the veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and a lung disability are granted. The claim for peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities is being REMANDED to the RO.

The Board has determined that the veteran's coronary artery disease is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Board hearing at the RO.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's status post-operative stenotic, coronary artery disease, finding that it had its onset during service and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the veteran.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that none of them were incurred or aggravated by service.