Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD) have been denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA's schedular guidelines.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to obtain relevant medical records from Fort Knox Base Hospital and other potential sources of treatment during service.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim for service connection. The heart disability issue is remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding its etiology.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease was rated at 30 percent prior to April 28, 2010. Beginning on that date, the VA determined a rating of 60 percent is warranted for his condition based on his limited physical capacity during exercise testing. The lung disability claim was denied as secondary service connection is prohibited by law.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability is found to have aggravated his non-service connected heart condition, contributing to his death. Service connection for the cause of his death is granted.

The Veteran seeks service connection for residuals of rheumatic fever, including heart disease. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis, heart disease, and hypertension. The evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or a link to active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension were denied as the evidence did not establish a direct relationship to his active duty service.

The Board found that the Veteran's heart disability, including myocardial infraction and coronary artery disease, was not incurred or aggravated by service. The claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death was substantially or materially related to service, and granted service connection for the cause of his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and heart disease to provide him with a VA examination and opinion regarding whether he had these conditions prior to service, if they were caused or aggravated by service, and if any current disabilities are related to service-connected conditions.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical records and conduct a VA cardiovascular examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease with hypertension will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, with an initial rating of 10% for prostate cancer effective February 8, 2007. The claim for higher ratings for erectile dysfunction was denied.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 30 percent rating for hypertension, effective March 1, 2007. The heart condition claim is remanded due to inadequate examination and incomplete medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including cold injury residuals and peripheral neuropathy, contributed to his death from Alzheimer's disease and coronary artery disease.

The Veteran is in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly pension benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease is currently rated at 30 percent, which reflects a moderate degree of impairment.

The Veteran does not have heart disease that is related to his military service.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction, is rated at 60 percent since the date of claim. The Veteran's chronic lumbosacral strain is rated at 20 percent from April 29, 2002, and prior to that date was rated at 10 percent. There is no rating assigned for joint and muscle pain due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's current cardiovascular disease was not incurred or aggravated by service, and the Board found no evidence to support a claim for service connection.