Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2012

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to be incurred in service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The Board finds that further development is necessary before it can determine the etiology of his other conditions.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination assessing the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and PTSD, finding new and material evidence. Service connection is presumed for these conditions due to exposure in Vietnam or Thailand during military service.

The Board denied service connection for heart disease and hypertension, finding that these conditions are not directly related to the Veteran's diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective September 18, 2006, based on his service-connected heart disease and other disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's TDIU entitlement arose as of April 4, 2006, based on his service-connected disabilities and elevated combined disability evaluation. An effective date of August 4, 2006, but none earlier, is granted.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and the Board denied entitlement to cause of death benefits.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was denied as the evidence does not show that his coronary artery disease, claimed as heart condition, is due to VA negligence or an unforeseeable event.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and arranging for VA examinations to assess his heart disorder and right wrist disability.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied, as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claims of service connection for CAD, respiratory condition, and bilateral hearing loss are not addressed as the Veteran did not request a hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. The appeals were not about service connection at all.

The Veteran seeks service connection for coronary artery disease, which he claims is related to his anxiety disorder. The Board has determined that additional development is needed due to the lack of a definitive medical opinion linking the heart condition to military service or service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including new VA examinations and updated treatment records. The issues are a higher initial rating for hypertension and TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his service connection claims, including obtaining additional medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is presumed to have been incurred in service due to his exposure to herbicides. Service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and pes planus are granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetic retinopathy which renders him legally blind, result in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board finds that special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance is warranted.

The Veteran's death was caused by cardiopulmonary arrest due to pneumonia, with significant contributing conditions being rectal cancer and coronary artery disease. The Appellant is granted service connection for the cause of her husband's death as a result of his service-connected rheumatic fever and coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or caused by his military service.

The Veteran's claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 is being remanded due to the need for additional development of the record, including scheduling a video conference hearing.