Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied, as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claims of service connection for CAD, respiratory condition, and bilateral hearing loss are not addressed as the Veteran did not request a hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. The appeals were not about service connection at all.

The Veteran seeks service connection for coronary artery disease, which he claims is related to his anxiety disorder. The Board has determined that additional development is needed due to the lack of a definitive medical opinion linking the heart condition to military service or service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including new VA examinations and updated treatment records. The issues are a higher initial rating for hypertension and TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his service connection claims, including obtaining additional medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is presumed to have been incurred in service due to his exposure to herbicides. Service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and pes planus are granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetic retinopathy which renders him legally blind, result in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board finds that special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance is warranted.

The Veteran's death was caused by cardiopulmonary arrest due to pneumonia, with significant contributing conditions being rectal cancer and coronary artery disease. The Appellant is granted service connection for the cause of her husband's death as a result of his service-connected rheumatic fever and coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or caused by his military service.

The Veteran's claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 is being remanded due to the need for additional development of the record, including scheduling a video conference hearing.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for restrictive lung disease/asbestosis and coronary artery disease (claimed as heart problems) due to asbestos exposure. The evidence now shows that the Veteran was exposed to asbestos during his military service, leading to a diagnosis of asbestosis. As such, the Board finds in favor of granting service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and further examination is required before a decision can be made on the claim of service connection for heart disease.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his service-connected coronary artery disease was granted, with the effective date being December 14, 2010. The current rating is 70 percent.

The Veteran's current paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is related to his service-connected hypertension, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records, including SSA and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability will be reconsidered with these additional records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension as secondary to his service-connected COPD have been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by or a result of his service-connected disabilities, including postoperative meniscectomy, right knee osteoarthritis and severe left knee degenerative joint disease. The underlying cause of death, congestive heart failure (with ASHD as the primary condition), is attributed to multiple risk factors rather than the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a personal hearing and selection of another representative.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for residuals of shrapnel wounds, diabetic neuropathy, and coronary artery disease are denied as there is no evidence to support a service connection relationship.