Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's COPD and coronary artery disease with hypertension and angina are not related to his military service, including exposure to toxic gas or bronchitis during service. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Board found no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange, and the veteran's current disabilities were not shown during service or for many years thereafter. The Board denied service connection as there was no direct link between his claimed conditions and active duty.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, and heart disease due to exposure to Agent Orange. The remaining claims are being remanded.

The Veteran has hearing loss in the left ear that is attributable to his time on active duty, and this condition is currently service-connected.,The Veteran does not have a diagnosed heart disorder related to military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected conditions did not contribute to his death, and denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain relevant medical records and complete the necessary forms. The claims of service connection for hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, and TDIU will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for a heart disorder, to include coronary artery disease. The Veteran's claim is now resolved in his favor.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, coronary artery disease, a back disorder and a neck disorder are all granted.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for essential hypertension and service connection for heart disease, including as secondary to service-connected essential hypertension, are being remanded due to insufficient evidence. Additional examinations may be needed to determine the appropriate ratings and whether the heart conditions are related to the service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of diabetic nephropathy, and the preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that any of his other conditions are related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected anxiety disorder was denied. The VA examiner found the symptoms did not cause total social and occupational impairment, but reduced reliability and productivity due to psychiatric symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been denied as he is not shown to be unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's heart disability was not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill. The delay in treatment for a cardiac condition was reasonable given the initial diagnosis of pneumonia.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a video-conference hearing before the Board at the RO. The issues of entitlement to increased evaluations for various conditions are still pending.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred on April 25, 2008 at Memorial Hospital were not authorized by VA and did not meet the criteria for reimbursement under applicable laws.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for coronary artery disease was not proper and must be restored.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and clarifying whether ablation procedures were conducted at a VA or private facility.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability to include a heart disorder due to VA medical treatment from May 1997 to June 1997 for subacute bacterial endocarditis Streptococcus sanguis. The Board has determined that further development is needed, including obtaining private medical records and reviewing the claims file.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for various conditions and claims, including those related to his knee replacements, ankle disorders, carotid stenosis, and right leg wounds. The appeals were addressed in the context of rating decisions and effective dates.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection and exposure to asbestos.