Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease has been granted by the RO, and thus the issue is no longer in appellate status.

The Board has granted service connection for dysthymia, but denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, type II. The Veteran's dysthymia is related to his active duty service.

The Board granted an effective date of November 24, 1999 for a 50 percent disability evaluation for PTSD. The Veteran's service connection claims for back disability, neurological disabilities of the hands and lower extremities, and heart disability were all found to be supported by evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an opinion on whether service-connected PTSD or residuals of cold weather injury to the bilateral lower extremities contributed to the Veteran's death from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

The Board found that the Veteran's headaches, vertigo, hypertension, and coronary artery disease are all related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's CAD, varicose veins, and pes planus are not service-connected. The Board finds that these conditions are secondary to his service-connected disability (bilateral pneumothorax).

The Board found new and material evidence to reopen the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease, but concluded that there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, nephritis (including history of nephritis and kidney stones), and a chronic respiratory disorder (to include asthma). The evidence does not support current diagnoses or a link to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his claimed conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board found no current heart disability and denied service connection for a heart disorder. The Court remanded the case to obtain clarification on the diagnosis of myocardial ischemia.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart disorder, brain cancer, a lesion on the middle finger, prostate cancer, asthma, and chloracne, all claimed as due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The appeal was not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further VA examination and development of his claims, including a review of all relevant medical records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for depression has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for arthritis has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hair loss has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.

The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease is service-connected due to herbicide exposure. The status of his claims for partial loss of vision and hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II remains pending.

The Board has ordered additional development to verify the Veteran's service dates, obtain hospital records from his service, and conduct a VA examination. The appeal is currently remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.,Service connection was denied for a heart disorder, hypertension, and prostate problems. The claims were based on direct service connection rather than secondary or presumptive service connection.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for the application to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for valvular heart disease due to withdrawal by the appellant. The issue of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for abnormal electrocardiogram consistent with asymptomatic diffuse ischemia is remanded.

The Board has received notification of the appellant's withdrawal of all issues, including service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus with chronic kidney disease, and hypertension. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertensive heart disease, renal failure, and residuals of stroke are denied as the evidence does not show a direct relationship to his military service or any presumptive exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability. The issues include rating for bilateral hearing loss, higher initial rating for coronary artery disease, and TDIU.