Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's heart disease and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by service, as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected appendectomy scar did not cause or contribute to his death, and there is no evidence linking his lung disease, coronary artery disease, and chronic renal dysfunction to his period of service. The preponderance of the medical evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, SSA records, and in-service asbestos exposure records. The Veteran will be scheduled for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed respiratory disability, Asian flu with H2N2 virus, and heart disability.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits due to his various disabilities. The case will be returned to the RO/AMC for further action.

The Board found no evidence of a heart injury or disease in service, and the Veteran does not have current diagnosed conditions for heart disorder, hypertension, blood disorder, or COPD. Therefore, service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including obtaining records from SSA, VA treatment records, and any relevant service treatment records. The Veteran will be provided with a cardiology examination to determine if his coronary artery disease began during service or is related to service. He will also be afforded orthopedic examinations for his right and left knee disabilities as well as his neck disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for VA examinations to address the appellant's claims for service connection for a heart disability and increased rating for his right ankle disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a myocardial infarction, finding that there was no evidence of coronary artery disease or history of heart attack. The VA examiner concluded that any previous chest pain and history were unlikely to be due to coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including heart condition, hypertension, sleep apnea, arthritis, restless leg syndrome, fibromyalgia, allergies, and residuals of a right leg injury, were denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claims for an eye disability, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and dental trauma have been dismissed. The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease due to presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and muscle breakdown as they were not permanently worsened by the appellant's reserve duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed substantially or materially to his cause of death, and thus grants the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's disabilities prevent him from protecting himself from the hazards of his environment, meeting the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's heart disability has been rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a heart disability due to service connection as there is no evidence linking any current condition to his active or inactive duty service. The claim for service connection for a heart disability is denied.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic heart disability during service and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of coronary artery bypass graft surgery, including an infection of the sternum resulting in a sternotomy, scars, muscle loss and atrophy has been granted under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to VA hospital care causing an additional disability not reasonably foreseeable.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis or etiology for the claimed conditions.,For the status post excision of lipoma on the left buttock, an initial compensable evaluation (10%) has been granted.

The Board has determined that further development is needed, including obtaining VA treatment records and SSA disability benefits records. A new examination by a VA examiner will be scheduled to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease is granted due to his exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam-era service. Claims for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and neuropathy in the upper and lower extremities are remanded.