Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's heart disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and is less likely than not related to his service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for epilepsy, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. The case is being remanded to allow for further development of these claims.

The Veteran's PTSD, which began in November 2007 when he stopped working, resulted in occupational and social impairment warranting a TDIU effective from that date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease was denied as there is no evidence of in-service events, injuries or diseases related to the condition. The Veteran did not serve in Vietnam and therefore cannot be presumed exposed to herbicides.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for ischemic heart disease is being remanded due to the need to obtain and associate outstanding VA treatment records, including those from Dr. C. and University Hospitals Medical Practice in South Euclid, Ohio. A new VA examination will also be scheduled to assess the severity of his service-connected disability.

The Veteran's cause of death, hepatocellular carcinoma, is not service-connected. The Board finds that the Veteran's death was unrelated to his service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have current right and left peripheral vascular disease related to his active duty for training in the National Guard. The claims of service connection for residuals of a right rotator cuff injury, hypertension, erectile dysfunction (ED), coronary artery disease (CAD) with left ventricular dysfunction are REMANDED.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to decide the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and ischemic heart disease. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations, and his medical records should be requested.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU and Chapter 35 benefits was granted effective from January 5, 2009.,Service connection for heart disease was also granted on the merits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his coronary artery disease and lower extremity conditions, warrant an award of automobile and adaptive equipment as well as specially adapted housing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disorders and stroke residuals are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and Social Security Administration disability records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and diabetes, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran does not have a heart disorder, to include congestive heart failure (CHF) or aortic valve syndrome (AVS), that is the result of disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim to reopen her husband's previously denied service connection claim for a heart disability, finding that no new and material evidence had been received. The cause of death was also not service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and updating his records.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder, fibromyalgia, sleep disorder and gastrointestinal disorder. The Veteran's cardiovascular disease was initially manifested many years after service and is not shown to be related to his service or to have been caused by a service-connected disability.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis of fibromyalgia, sleep disorder or gastrointestinal disorder (to include GERD, acid reflux, hiatal hernia, heartburn and IBS). The articles submitted do not establish a cause and effect relationship between PTSD and these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal regarding an increased evaluation for coronary artery disease, status-post coronary angioplasty has been withdrawn. The remaining issues of service connection and TDIU are being remanded.

The Board has determined that none of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or contributed to his death from positional asphyxia due to a car accident.

The Veteran does not have diagnosed conditions of malaria or a heart disorder related to his military service. The appeal is denied.