Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a heart examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed heart condition, as well as whether it is related to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's diabetes and heart disease were not caused or aggravated by herbicide exposure in service, as there was no credible evidence of such exposure. The diseases first manifested more than one year after service.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for an addendum from the VA examiner regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected hysterectomy with HRT aggravated her nonservice-connected coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his service personnel records and readjudication.

The Veteran's service-connected sympathetic reflex dystrophy, left lower extremity, resulted in essential loss of use of the left foot due to foot drop. The RO granted SMC based on this condition effective April 22, 2005.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is granted as secondary to service-connected hypertension and coronary artery disease. The issue of a higher initial disability rating for the heart disability (coronary artery disease) is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his claim for service connection for hypertension prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected epididymitis was granted, and he is now receiving a 20% evaluation. His claims for hypertension and heart disorder (including coronary artery disease) are still pending as they have not been addressed yet.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease was granted with an effective date of September 21, 2006. The Board found that no earlier effective date is warranted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a heart murmur. The Veteran's current diagnoses of coronary artery disease and hypertension are related to her previously diagnosed heart murmur, which is considered a current disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of coronary artery disease and ischemic cardiomyopathy is related to his military service, including in-service treatment for heart symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU prior to January 1, 2007 has been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Veteran's claim to reopen a tinea pedis claim has been reopened. The remaining issues on appeal are REMANDED for further development and consideration.,Issues including effective dates, service connection for lung cancer, post radiation dermatitis, coronary artery disease, postoperative scarring, and post radiation dermatitis of the chest wall remain unresolved.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence added to the record and a need for updated VA medical examinations. The Veteran's claims are pending on appeal.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a current heart disability or bilateral shin splints and thus, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is found to be related to his active military service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the claim for hypertension due to conflicting opinions and additional development is needed. The Veteran's PTSD may be aggravating his hypertension, but further medical opinion is required.

The Board found that the Veteran's organic heart disease and vascular disease to include CVA did not manifest during service or for many years thereafter, and are unrelated to service. The claims were denied.

The Veteran's GERD is found to be at least as likely as not aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The heart disorder and hypertension are not shown to be related to service or service-connected conditions, while erectile dysfunction is not shown to be caused by a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's death was caused by cardiac arrest due to acute myocardial infarctions and coronary artery disease, which were not service-connected. However, the claim for DIC benefits is granted on the basis of clear and unmistakable error in a prior rating decision.