Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, coronary artery disease, and left knee disorder as secondary to presumed in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining service clinical hospital records and post-service medical reports. The Veteran should be asked to provide information about his alleged hospitalization during service and any treatment since discharge.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations for his claimed heart disability, hemorrhoids, and left foot disability.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has reviewed the evidence and finds that none of the Veteran's claimed conditions are related to his service, including any exposure to ionizing radiation. As such, service connection for loss of teeth, blindness, brittle bones, a heart disorder, and shortness of breath is denied.

The Veteran's claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional coronary artery disease due to treatment at a VA facility was denied as there is no evidence of carelessness, negligence, or fault on the part of VA.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and review of the claims file.

The case is being remanded for further development and review of the claims, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and SSA disability benefit documents.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and the cause of death due to coronary artery disease, both presumed to be related to Agent Orange exposure during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, diabetes mellitus, and heart condition. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD did not cause or contribute substantially to his death due to colon cancer, hypertension, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and congestive heart failure.

The Board found that the cause of death, acute myocardial infarction due to coronary artery disease, was not related to service or a service-connected disability. The Board also found that multiple sclerosis did not have its onset during service or within the presumptive period and is not considered service connected.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease was granted based on presumed exposure to herbicides during his Vietnam service. The effective date of the award is set at July 22, 2002.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder are being remanded due to the need for further development of his medical records and examination.

The Board has determined that the evidence submitted since the May 2006 rating decision does not provide a link between the Veteran's death and his military service or VA treatment, thus it is not material to the appellant's claim for service connection for cause of death.

The appellant's mother did not serve in or visit Vietnam, and therefore is not eligible for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1815 due to her lack of service connection.

The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rate of special monthly compensation for aid and attendance under section 1114(r) due to his current SMC rates.

The Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected coronary artery disease, which the Board finds to be a direct result of his active duty service. The claim is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge to address his claims of service connection for hypertension and heart disease.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and gathering treatment records. The Veteran's claims are not yet decided.