Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2014

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lung disorder and heart disorder, finding no evidence of a relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for chronic low back pain, coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, and benign hypertrophy of the prostate. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing in-service exposure to herbicide agents or other direct service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the disability did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on the evidence of record. The TDIU issue was also remanded as part of this decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's ischemic heart disease did not have its clinical onset in service and is not otherwise related to active duty or active duty for training. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of peripheral neuropathy of the left leg and therefore, service connection cannot be granted. The heart disorder is presumed to be related to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims due to an incomplete record and a need for additional development, including locating the Veteran's service treatment records (STRs) and any enclosures submitted in July 2011.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and vascular hypertension, finding that these conditions are proximately due to or a result of the Veteran's service-connected pulmonary disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart disorder, diabetes mellitus, fibromyalgia, depression, arthritis of the shoulders, hands, and hips, memory loss (small vessel brain disease), headaches, macular degeneration, dry eyes, and flat feet have been denied. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to service or manifest within one year of separation.

The Board has determined that service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted, with ischemic heart disease being presumed due to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease due to exposure to herbicides in service is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's skin disorder and heart disability and his military service, thus denying both claims.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for ischemic heart disease was denied as he did not file a formal or informal application prior to April 16, 2010.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability related to his service, and therefore denied his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for coronary artery disease and for waiver of recovery of an overpayment have been withdrawn. As such, the appeals are dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current heart disability is at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected psychiatric disorder, and thus grants secondary service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and therefore denied the claim for DIC benefits.

The Veteran's high cholesterol claim has been withdrawn. The Board is remanding the remaining claims for further development.,The Veteran's low back disorder and heart disorder are related to his in-service motor vehicle accident, but not his post-service obesity-related arthritic changes or pre-existing jaw surgery.

The Veteran's death was caused by metastatic cancer, which is not presumed to be related to service exposure. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's diabetes or coronary artery disease contributed substantially or materially to his cause of death.

The Veteran's claim was partially granted, with some issues receiving a higher rating and others remaining at the current level. The service connection for certain conditions is established, but not all claims were successful.

The Board has determined that there is no competent medical evidence of ischemic heart disease, and thus the claim for service connection for this condition cannot be granted.