Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2008

The veteran's claim for an evaluation higher than 30 percent for coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction associated with type II diabetes mellitus was denied as the evidence did not show that his cardiac disability met the criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease was denied, while his tinnitus claim was granted.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for a stomach disorder and arteriosclerotic heart disease with essential hypertension.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and blood clots of the neck, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct link between these conditions and his military service or any service-connected disability.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, a heart disorder as secondary to hypertension, and a lung disorder as secondary to the heart disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's active service.

The claim for service connection for a left ear disability is reopened, but the merits of the claim are remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for familial adenosis polyposis syndrome, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, coronary artery disease, and PTSD were denied as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 31, 2005, for the grant of a 60 percent evaluation for hypertensive cardiovascular disease with right coronary artery infarct.

The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence is against a finding that any of the veteran's claimed conditions are related to service, including exposure to herbicides.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and readjudication of the claim for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease with hypertension and congestive heart failure, to include as secondary to schizophrenia.

The appeal is remanded to obtain a clarification of the examiner's opinion regarding the relationship between the veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease and his exposure to asbestos during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, status-post coronary artery bypass graft, and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, and granted a 100 percent rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) with hypertension effective February 14, 2006. The claims for service connection for adenocarcinoma of the prostate, ED, and vertigo were deferred due to a stay imposed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

The Board granted service connection for coronary artery disease, which was found to be aggravated by the veteran's service-connected PTSD. The claim for a higher rating for residuals of shell fragment wound to the left knee was denied.

The decedent's death was not related to his military service, and the appellant is not eligible for VA death pension benefits.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that a disability incurred or aggravated in service caused or contributed substantially to the veteran's death.

The case was remanded to obtain additional treatment records and re-evaluate the claim.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for numbness of the feet and hands.

The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence is against a finding that any of the claimed conditions are related to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that it was not related to his active military service and was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.