Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease and sleep apnea, both claimed as secondary to his service-connected PTSD, was denied. The Board found no medical evidence or opinion suggesting a link between any current conditions and the Veteran's service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is service-connected, but denied his claims for coronary artery disease status post coronary artery bypass surgery due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Board found that the cause of death (ischemic heart disease) was not related to service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a search of the Veteran's service records and exposure to chemical and biological agents at Dugway Proving Grounds. Additional medical opinions are also needed regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and denied aid and attendance or housebound benefits for the appellant. The conditions were not found to be related to service.

The Board has determined that the service-connected coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus contributed to the Veteran's death, which was caused by metastatic colon cancer.

The Veteran's claimed conditions were not shown to have had onset during service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure. Service connection was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus and hypertension, secondary to diabetes mellitus, were denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or other service-connected disabilities that could be linked to the claimed conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's left forearm motor nerve damage and loss of use were not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or similar instance of fault. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was denied.

The Veteran's hypertension and CAD were not shown to warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to July 11, 2005.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a heart disorder and iron deficiency anemia, as well as her claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a subtotal thyroidectomy of a non-toxic goiter. The decision was based on the evidence then of record.,The Board denied the Veteran's claims due to lack of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the prior decisions, not because there was new or material evidence.

The Veteran's cause of death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and the appellant does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has found new and material evidence to warrant reconsideration of the claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disability. The case is being remanded to determine if the Veteran experienced chest pains during periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) in 1984.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining employment records and a medical opinion regarding his employability.

The Veteran's low back condition is service-connected, and his acquired psychiatric disability (anxiety disorder and PTSD) may be related to service. The lung condition is not service-connected.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, hypertension, and heart condition. However, the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II as presumptively related to herbicide exposure during the Veteran's Vietnam-era naval service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart disorder and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated by his military service, and therefore denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's coronary artery disease is secondary to his service-connected PTSD and granted both service connection for this condition and a TDIU based on his PTSD.