Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, which combine to a schedular evaluation of 90 percent, likely do not allow him to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise in showing that he is unable to perform such work.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a heart condition is remanded for further development and readjudication.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including those allegedly related to ionizing radiation exposure, are not supported by the evidence of record and have been denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address his claim of service connection for residuals of a left wrist fracture, including as secondary to service-connected disabilities. The issue of entitlement to specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for rheumatic valvular heart disease with aortic valve replacement has been denied as the earliest possible effective date is March 7, 2008, based on the date of receipt of his claim. The decision also notes that August 27, 2007 was assigned due to private treatment records not in VA's possession prior to the receipt of the claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart disorder, sleep disorder, and left knee disorder were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining pulmonary function studies and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's heart condition and pneumonia.

The Veteran's hypertension and heart condition are being reviewed due to his service, but a VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions were aggravated by service or otherwise related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current coronary artery disease (CAD) is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As a result, secondary service connection for CAD is granted.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is at least as likely as not related to his in-service noise exposure, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is due to hemochromatosis. The issues of service connection for coronary artery disease and a psychiatric disorder remain under review.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ocular hypertension, and heart disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding exposure to Agent Orange or other potential causes.

The Veteran's residuals of myocardial infarction with coronary artery disease are causally related to his active duty service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's chronic coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction residuals, and coronary artery bypass graft residuals, finding that these conditions are related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and her case is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions, arteriosclerotic heart disease, hearing loss, dacrycocystitis, and other conditions, are of such severity that they preclude substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's death was caused by coronary artery disease, which is service-connected. The Appellant seeks DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 due to the cause of death being related to his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are pending. The claim for an initial compensable evaluation for right ear hearing loss is also pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's angina pectoris and heart disorder were not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor may cardiovascular disease be presumed to have been incurred as a result of such service.

The Veteran's heart condition with pacemaker was not incurred in or aggravated by his service, nor may it be presumed to have occurred therein. The Board found no medical evidence linking the condition to service or a service-connected disability.