Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease, to include as secondary to herbicide exposure, is granted. The claims of service connection for hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and esophageal ulcers are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's current heart disorder is not related to his active duty service or a service-connected disability, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed due to a change in the law regarding service connection for ischemic heart disease, which may apply to this case. The appellant's claim will be remanded for further action.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right wrist disorder is due to his military service.,There is no current evidence of a heart disorder in the claims file.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and peripheral neuropathy are denied as there is no evidence of these conditions in service or due to service.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease, presumed to be due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam, is considered the cause of his death. Service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Veteran seeks service connection for coronary artery disease, which he contends is related to his military service. The Board has determined that a VA examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's current heart condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is presumed to have been incurred during service due to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by atherosclerotic heart disease, which is considered service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. As such, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's myocardial infarction and CAD were not caused by his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The most probative evidence indicated that OSA did not cause these conditions.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a non-VA facility were not covered by VA because the care was for a non-service-connected condition and he had other health insurance that paid most of the costs.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus contributed to his death from arteriosclerotic heart disease, leading to fatal cardiac dysrhythmia. The Board grants service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for coronary artery disease with residuals of a myocardial infarction and stent is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's coronary artery disease is related to herbicide exposure in service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not related to his military service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The cause of death was a cerebral hemorrhage due to metastatic melanoma.

The Board has determined that the October 2007 rating decision denying a higher disability rating for diabetes mellitus did not contain clear and unmistakable error. The Veteran's claim of service connection for peripheral vascular disease was denied in an earlier decision, but new evidence has been received since then to reopen this claim.

The Veteran's postoperative residuals of coronary artery disease are granted as service connected due to exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam service.

The Veteran's heart disease, including coronary artery disease and ventricular tachycardia, is being remanded for further development to determine if service connection can be established due to exposure to Agent Orange or as secondary to PTSD.