Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran is not eligible for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund as his service was in the Regular Army of the United States, and he already receives VA disability compensation.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and the Board found no evidence linking his cause of death to military service.

The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease, presumed to be due to service in the Republic of Vietnam, was found to be the cause of death. The claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is dismissed as moot.

The Board has denied the Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, finding that no specific exception to the general rule of not awarding an effective date earlier than the date of claim applies in this case. The appeal is dismissed as to the issue of earlier effective date for diabetes mellitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital on May 28, 2008 due to lack of an emergency condition and unavailability of VA facilities.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and renal insufficiency. The RO has not obtained all of the Veteran's private medical records from Dr. Clemis Jackson or his Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits records. These records are necessary to make a full determination on the claims.

The Veteran is granted service connection for coronary artery disease, depressive disorder secondary to coronary artery disease, and sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD. Service connection was denied for a back disability, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorder, and sexual dysfunction.

The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease is presumed to be due to his in-service exposure to herbicides, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for chest pain (excluding CAD), epididymitis, and epididymal/scrotal cyst. The issues of service connection for hypertension, depression, coronary artery disease, gastrointestinal disability, and back disability are being decided on their merits.

The Board dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal on these issues.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine if any current chronic headaches, cavernous sinus tumor, or heart disorder are related to active service or ACDUTRA.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an effective date prior to September 9, 2008, for service connection for the cause of her husband's death. The appeal is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a request for a Travel Board hearing.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded to determine if his claimed disabilities are related to vaccinations received in service, and for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the cause of the Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, including heart murmur, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, cardiomegaly and coronary artery disease. The Board finds that the current appeal requires additional development due to lack of a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative, and the Board is dismissing the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed heart disorder is related to his service-connected PTSD. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded due to the Veteran's testimony indicating worsening symptoms and preference for staying home.

The Board has dismissed the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus and denied the claim for service connection for a heart disorder as secondary to service-connected headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for heart disability and skin disability, finding that there is no currently diagnosed condition related to his service or exposure to herbicides.