Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression), as well as his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for coronary artery disease due to VA treatment.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation above 10 percent for left peroneal nerve paralysis was denied. The appeal is also denied regarding service connection for coronary artery disease, as the evidence did not support reopening of his previously denied claim.

The Veteran's appeal includes issues related to diabetes mellitus type 2, peripheral neuropathy, and a heart disorder. The claims are inextricably intertwined with the issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a service connection claim for diabetes mellitus type 2.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's chest pain is related to his service-connected costochondritis.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for treatment at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital from May 13, 2007 to May 29, 2007 are denied as he was not service-connected for coronary artery disease and could have been safely transferred to a VA facility.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability, an increased rating for spondylosis of the lumbar spine, and initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for sciatic neuropathy of both lower extremities. The Veteran's current heart condition is not considered to be related to his military service.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an updated VA examination and verification of the Veteran's reserve component service, in order to determine if any heart disorder is related to active duty service or within one year post-service.

The Board has ordered additional development due to incomplete medical records, and the case is being returned for further action.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart disease and psychiatric disorder, as well as whether these conditions are related to his military service. The case will be remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss disability, cold weather injury residuals, migraine headaches, bilateral tendonitis of the feet, and coronary artery disease.,There is no credible evidence to support a finding that any of these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and a heart disability are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and development of his medical records.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to adjudicate the appellant's claim for service connection for cause of the Veteran's death. This includes obtaining terminal hospital records, private medical opinions, and any additional evidence from the appellant.

The Board has granted a 50% rating for service-connected migraine headaches effective from August 2010, and the Veteran's GERD is found to be due to disease or injury incurred in active service. The heart disorder remains pending as it was remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The Veteran's hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral eye disability are also presumed related to his diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a myocardial infarction due to VA medical treatment in September 2006. The case must be remanded to obtain additional records, including an informed consent document and a medical opinion regarding the cause of the myocardial infarction.

The Board finds that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to her military service, and she has a reasonable doubt in favor of her claim for service connection. The Board also finds that there is a reasonable doubt as to whether her cervical spine disability is related to her military service.

The Board has granted service connection for right foot and ankle disability, finding that the Veteran's current disability is at least as likely as not attributable to documented in-service injuries. The claims for heart disability and psychiatric disability are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development to determine if his service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the appellant's medical expenses incurred at Slidell Memorial Hospital on August 5, 2008 were reimbursable due to his service-connected disabilities and because a VA facility was not feasibly available.

The Veteran's claim for SMC by reason of the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or being housebound was denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.