Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran seeks service connection for a heart disorder, to include the need for a cardiac defibrillator, on secondary basis to his service-connected bronchiectasis. The Board has determined that he should be afforded a VA examination to determine if any diagnosed heart disorder is related to service or to his service-connected bronchiectasis.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for a supplemental opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension existed prior to his period of active service and if so, whether it was aggravated during that time.

The Board has determined that an effective date of February 26, 1999 is warranted for the grant of service connection and SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to PTSD and diabetes.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and medical inquiry into his diabetes, heart disorder, digestive disorder, neuropathy of the hands and feet, erectile dysfunction (ED), and skin cancer.

The Board has determined that there is no current disability of bronchial asthma, and the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, cancer, and an enlarged prostate were denied. The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for right ear hearing loss was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining recent medical records and a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board has found that further RO action is necessary to obtain a temporary claims file, which may contain relevant information for the Veteran's claims. The case will be remanded for this purpose and subsequent readjudication.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including bilateral knee disability, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuritis, gout (hyperuricemia), and heart disability (biventricular hypertrophy), were not incurred or aggravated during active service. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and a clarifying opinion from a VA examiner regarding the severity of his coronary artery disease. A new VA heart examination may also be warranted due to his January 2013 stent placement.

The Board finds that the Veteran's heart condition, diagnosed as non-ischemic cardiomyopathy and cardiomyopathy, is not service-connected due to lack of direct causation or secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The issues of an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Board denied service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities as not related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of the evidence.

The Board and RO have denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart condition, folliculitis, bronchial asthma, and lumbar muscle spasms due to lack of medical evidence establishing a nexus to his period of service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's cause of death, listed as arteriosclerotic heart disease on his death certificate, is found to be service-connected based on the presumption for diseases specific to former POWs.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current disability involving dizziness and denied his claim for service connection.