Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2012

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and therefore denied the claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have ischemic heart disease or valvular heart disease, and therefore cannot establish service connection for these conditions. The Board also found no evidence of a link between diabetes mellitus and any current heart condition.

The Veteran's heart disorder is not service-connected, as there is no evidence of a current disability. The claims for new and material evidence for the back disorder, initial evaluation for hypertension with nephropathy, and evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, hypertension, migraines, a heart disorder, asthma, and bilateral lung disorder. The issues were remanded multiple times but ultimately remained denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension and coronary artery disease, benign prostatic hypertrophy, colon condition, rheumatism, left hand arthritis, right hand arthritis, and kidney condition. The appeals were decided on a direct basis without any presumption of service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed right shoulder disability, including whether it is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, coronary artery disease status post myocardial infarction and coronary artery bypass surgery.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining relevant treatment records and ensuring all applicable laws and regulations are considered.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by VA treatment, and thus DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's rheumatic heart disease, which existed during his active service and may have been aggravated by an undiagnosed chest injury sustained during a parachute accident, caused his death. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, in conjunction with his education/training and work experience, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine if he was exposed to herbicides during service and whether his claimed conditions are related to such exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen his claims. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's lung disorder, heart disorder, hypertension, liver disorder (including hepatitis), and thyroid disorder, all presumed to be due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA medical records and a VA cardiologist's opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death. The appellant is seeking service connection for ischemic heart disease due to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Court has ordered service connection for valvular heart disease, including a heart murmur. The Board grants this claim.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's heart disorder and shortness of breath to service or any service-connected disability, including his left knee disability. The claims for secondary service connection were denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic hypertension and coronary artery disease are related to his active service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a heart disability, deep vein thrombosis of the left leg, pulmonary embolism, and residuals of cold weather injuries to both upper and lower extremities, were denied. The Board found no evidence linking these disabilities to his military service.

The appellant's unauthorized medical expenses incurred on February 15, 2009, at the emergency room of Tulane University Hospital and Clinic were covered due to the presence of a serious threat to his health from a service-connected condition.