Ischemic heart disease decisions — 2015

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by or substantially or materially contributed to by a disability or disease incurred in active military service, including his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, including PSVT and ischemic heart disease, was denied as there is no current evidence of such condition.

The Veteran seeks service connection for prostate cancer, bladder cancer, colon polyps, and a heart disorder. The Board finds that additional development is necessary due to the lack of evidence regarding his exposure to Agent Orange during his tour of duty aboard the U.S.S. Lynde McCormick.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and nonservice-connected pension benefits were denied as her military service did not meet the threshold eligibility requirements.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected cardiac disability.

The Veteran was granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, type II diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease due to exposure to herbicides. The COPD claim is pending as the evidence does not establish a direct relationship with service.,Tinnitus was found to be less likely caused by service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, coronary artery disease, sinus condition, gastrointestinal condition, and hypertension have been denied. The Board notes that further development is required to obtain VA treatment records prior to the date of the June 2014 VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a heart disorder due to Agent Orange exposure was denied. The appeals for higher ratings for residuals of NHL and TDIU were also denied.

The Board has found that the Veteran's DDD/DJD of the lumbar spine is service-connected, as it was manifested during active duty and is related to his in-service injury. The issues of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, CAD, and MS are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including following the directives of 38 C.F.R. � 3.311 and obtaining a VA examination to fully address the remaining theories of entitlement.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II.,The claim of service connection for right ear hearing loss is reopened, but the issue remains pending.

The Board found that the service-connected PTSD did not substantially or materially contribute to the cause of the Veteran's death. The cause of the Veteran's death was determined to be pneumonia and aspiration, with other significant conditions contributing to death such as dementia, coronary artery disease, and history of stroke.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records, as well as arranging for new VA examinations to assess the severity of his coronary artery disease, PTSD, and other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for medical opinion regarding the Veteran's respiratory condition. The appeal is now pending again with instructions for further development.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of heart disorder, ischemic heart disease, or coronary artery disease. The Board finds that service connection is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board found no evidence of a heart disorder in service or within one year thereafter, and concluded that the Veteran's current heart condition is not related to his military service. The claim for compensation benefits pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a right ear disorder was remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Meniere's disease, coronary artery disease, lumbar strain, duodenal ulcer, chronic rhinitis, hemorrhoids, radiculopathy of the right leg, and residual scarring, render him unable to follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to pancreatic and colon cancer, which were not service-connected. The appellant did not meet the criteria for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Veteran's claim for ischemic heart disease was denied as there is no current disability and the VA examiner found that he does not have ischemic heart disease.,VA has scheduled the Veteran for a DRO hearing to address his claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and an opinion on whether the Veteran's heart disability is related to service, including exposure to Agent Orange.