Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2015

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of such condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment during the period from June 17, 2010 to November 30, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, hypertension, heart disease, and PTSD were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus to his military service.

The Veteran's death was caused by cardiorespiratory arrest due to hypertensive and coronary artery disease. The appellant does not have legal entitlement to VA benefits based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status as her husband had no service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for organic heart disease, which encompasses the disability previously sought (ischemic heart disease). The appeal is dismissed as there are no longer any pending issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for further medical opinion regarding service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU rating due to his service-connected disabilities, considering all relevant factors including his education and occupational background.

The Board granted a 60 percent rating for coronary artery disease effective March 9, 2010. The Veteran's service-connected condition is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure (Agent Orange).

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability that met the criteria for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a heart disorder, eye disorder, or right shoulder disorder that was incurred in or aggravated by service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease, stroke residuals, and back disorder have been denied as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at South Lake Hospital on March 17, 2009 for treatment of syncope and atrial fibrillation related to his service-connected coronary artery disease are granted.

The Veteran's service connection claims for multiple myeloma, AL amyloidosis, and a heart disability are denied as there is no evidence of such conditions in service or within the presumptive period following service.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for a chest scar secondary to coronary artery disease, status post stenting and bypass surgery, is granted at 10 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for further development, including obtaining a medical nexus opinion and clarifying whether the Appellant wants a hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's spouse was added as a dependent effective August 31, 2010, the date of his service-connected coronary artery disease award. The claim for an earlier effective date is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of a right ankle disorder and heart disability, finding no evidence of such conditions during or within one year after service. The Board also found that any current heart disability is not related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart disease, diagnosed as non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, is not etiologically related to service or herbicide exposure and did not manifest within one year of discharge. Therefore, service connection for ischemic heart disease cannot be granted.