Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than April 14, 2009 for a 100% rating for ASHD, status post myocardial infarctions, with hypertension is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to a lack of consideration of recent medical evidence and an incomplete VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than November 13, 2009 for a grant of service connection for coronary artery disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation.

The Board has determined that the April 1993 rating decision denying service connection for an abnormal EKG was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, and service connection is now granted.

The Veteran's death was caused by congestive heart failure, which is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam. Therefore, the cause of death is granted as service-connected.

The Veteran seeks service connection for erectile dysfunction, which he claims is related to his service-connected Diabetes Mellitus Type II and Coronary Artery Disease. The Board has determined that additional development is needed before a decision can be made.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected disability, as well as additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran died from lung cancer, post-obstructive pneumonia, subclavian thrombus, and coronary artery disease. The cause of death is not service-connected as the conditions were not related to his active service or any presumptive exposure.

The Board has determined that the effective date for service connection of coronary artery disease status post myocardial infarction with stent placement should be October 22, 2008. The Veteran's claim was received on this date and no earlier effective date is warranted as it does not meet the criteria set forth in VA regulations.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital for emergency treatment of his service-connected arteriosclerotic heart disease from December 28, 2009 to December 29, 2009 are granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication, including providing proper VCAA notice regarding both the service connection claim and the VA burial benefits claim.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional VA treatment records and to provide the Veteran with an opinion regarding the relationship between his service-connected testicular cancer and his cardiovascular disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including verification of his periods of Active Duty Training (ADT) and Inactive Duty Training (IDT), confirmation of the date of his heart attack, and a medical opinion regarding whether his coronary artery disease began during ADT service.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for all issues currently on appeal, including the reopening of service connection for hypertension and various disability evaluations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and coronary artery disease. The remaining issues have been denied.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, but the appellant is seeking DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 due to his service-connected PTSD and other conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions, including hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), diabetes mellitus, type 2, heart disease, and depression, were not incurred or aggravated during service. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a bilateral ankle disability and a headache disorder have been withdrawn. The remaining issues of service connection are addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to Agent Orange and the nature of his diagnosed conditions.