Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2012

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further VA examination and development of his claims, including a review of all relevant medical records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for depression has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for arthritis has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hair loss has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.

The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease is service-connected due to herbicide exposure. The status of his claims for partial loss of vision and hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II remains pending.

The Board has ordered additional development to verify the Veteran's service dates, obtain hospital records from his service, and conduct a VA examination. The appeal is currently remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.,Service connection was denied for a heart disorder, hypertension, and prostate problems. The claims were based on direct service connection rather than secondary or presumptive service connection.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for the application to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for valvular heart disease due to withdrawal by the appellant. The issue of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for abnormal electrocardiogram consistent with asymptomatic diffuse ischemia is remanded.

The Board has received notification of the appellant's withdrawal of all issues, including service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus with chronic kidney disease, and hypertension. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertensive heart disease, renal failure, and residuals of stroke are denied as the evidence does not show a direct relationship to his military service or any presumptive exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability. The issues include rating for bilateral hearing loss, higher initial rating for coronary artery disease, and TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression), as well as his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for coronary artery disease due to VA treatment.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation above 10 percent for left peroneal nerve paralysis was denied. The appeal is also denied regarding service connection for coronary artery disease, as the evidence did not support reopening of his previously denied claim.

The Veteran's appeal includes issues related to diabetes mellitus type 2, peripheral neuropathy, and a heart disorder. The claims are inextricably intertwined with the issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a service connection claim for diabetes mellitus type 2.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's chest pain is related to his service-connected costochondritis.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for treatment at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital from May 13, 2007 to May 29, 2007 are denied as he was not service-connected for coronary artery disease and could have been safely transferred to a VA facility.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability, an increased rating for spondylosis of the lumbar spine, and initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for sciatic neuropathy of both lower extremities. The Veteran's current heart condition is not considered to be related to his military service.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an updated VA examination and verification of the Veteran's reserve component service, in order to determine if any heart disorder is related to active duty service or within one year post-service.

The Board has ordered additional development due to incomplete medical records, and the case is being returned for further action.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart disease and psychiatric disorder, as well as whether these conditions are related to his military service. The case will be remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss disability, cold weather injury residuals, migraine headaches, bilateral tendonitis of the feet, and coronary artery disease.,There is no credible evidence to support a finding that any of these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and a heart disability are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and development of his medical records.