Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's rheumatic heart disease, which existed during his active service and may have been aggravated by an undiagnosed chest injury sustained during a parachute accident, caused his death. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, in conjunction with his education/training and work experience, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine if he was exposed to herbicides during service and whether his claimed conditions are related to such exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen his claims. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's lung disorder, heart disorder, hypertension, liver disorder (including hepatitis), and thyroid disorder, all presumed to be due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA medical records and a VA cardiologist's opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death. The appellant is seeking service connection for ischemic heart disease due to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Court has ordered service connection for valvular heart disease, including a heart murmur. The Board grants this claim.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's heart disorder and shortness of breath to service or any service-connected disability, including his left knee disability. The claims for secondary service connection were denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic hypertension and coronary artery disease are related to his active service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a heart disability, deep vein thrombosis of the left leg, pulmonary embolism, and residuals of cold weather injuries to both upper and lower extremities, were denied. The Board found no evidence linking these disabilities to his military service.

The appellant's unauthorized medical expenses incurred on February 15, 2009, at the emergency room of Tulane University Hospital and Clinic were covered due to the presence of a serious threat to his health from a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with service connection for hypertension and a heart disorder, including a murmur. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again after obtaining additional medical records and conducting further examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for the claimed conditions, including as secondary to radiation exposure. The Veteran's claims are supported by medical evidence and his own statements.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to the need to obtain additional medical records and authorize release of relevant records from Moses Taylor Hospital.

The Veteran's claim for increased SMC is being remanded due to the need to address a new matter of service connection for ischemic heart disease, which may be related to his existing disabilities. The case will also be reviewed in light of any additional loss of use due to ischemic heart disease or a cerebrovascular accident.

The claim for service connection for coronary artery disease was dismissed as the RO granted it during the appeal process.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current gastrointestinal disability, residuals of rectal cancer, is related to service exposure to herbicides. The cardiac disability was not found to be directly related to service.

The Veteran's service connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and PTSD, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment. The Board has granted a total rating based on individual unemployability due to these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to verify his periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA in the Army Reserves. The VA will obtain these records and provide a supplemental statement of the case if any benefit sought remains denied.

The Veteran seeks service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension. The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions, including whether they are related to his military service or any herbicide exposure.