Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to his failure to appear at a scheduled hearing. The case should be returned for further action, including scheduling another hearing of the Veteran's choosing.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder contributed substantially and materially to his death, which was caused by an acute myocardial infarction. The Board finds that the service-connected psychiatric disorder combined with other conditions to cause the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's cause of death, myocardial infarction due to coronary artery disease, was not service-connected as the Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease and Meniere's disease have been granted due to exposure to herbicides during his service in Thailand. The Veteran served near the airbase perimeter where he was exposed to herbicides, which is considered presumptive service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a current psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, incurred in or aggravated by service. The Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease and erectile dysfunction as secondary to coronary artery disease were also denied.

The Board denied service connection for heart disease, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his in-service smoking and does not meet the criteria for direct service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and higher ratings have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a grant of service connection or higher ratings for most conditions, with some exceptions.

The Board finds that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service, including exposure to Agent Orange. Service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the forfeiture against the Veteran was proper under 38 U.S.C.A. § 6103(a), and evidence received since this decision is not new and material.

The Veteran's death was not caused by VA medical treatment, and the proximate cause of his death was not due to carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on the part of VA.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current heart condition, including coronary artery disease, did not have its onset during his active service and is not related to his service-connected rheumatic fever. Therefore, service connection for this condition cannot be established.

The Veteran seeks service connection for coronary artery disease with congestive heart failure, to include as secondary to in-service herbicide exposure. The case is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his claim.

The Board has granted service connection for asbestosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), and interstitial lung disease. The Veteran's current lung disability is found to be related to his in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate records and the need for further examination. The Veteran's heart disease involving the tricuspid valve is being reviewed, but more information about his service history and post-service treatment is needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for tinnitus or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/chronic bronchitis/emphysema, and there was no indication of service connection based on exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an examination to determine his employability.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is presumed to be due to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam, and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The issue of service connection for vertigo remains pending as it was not addressed by the original decision.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and coronary artery disease as secondary to PTSD, finding that the evidence does not support a causal link between these conditions and the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of her heart disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a VA examination.