Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for hypertension secondary to service-connected PTSD, finding that the evidence did not support a finding of causation or aggravation.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for liver disease and arthritis/gout.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and heart condition. The decision found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2.

The Board found that the Veteran's current heart disability did not have its onset in service and is not related to any incident of service. Therefore, service connection for a heart disability was denied.

The Board found that the appellant did not have rheumatic fever in service and that his current heart conditions are not related to service. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's combined schedular evaluation for all service-connected disabilities was denied prior to November 4, 2005. The issue of entitlement to service connection for posttraumatic arthritis of the right knee is also addressed.

The Board found no evidence of a left ankle disability or coronary artery disease in service and denied the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional information and possibly further development of his Social Security Administration (SSA) records, as well as details about his temporary duty assignment in Vietnam.

The Board found that the Veteran's current heart disorder did not begin in service, was not caused by any incident of service, and was not caused by or permanently worsened by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, hypertension, a heart disorder, skin cancer, sinus disorder, and bilateral hearing loss. The evidence did not establish that any of these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. His coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus are not rated higher than their current levels.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease, chest pain, and high cholesterol were aggravated by VA treatment in January 2006. However, the Board found that there was no evidence of negligence or fault on the part of VA, thus denying compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's benign prostatic hypertrophy, status post transurethral resection is likely due to disease or injury incurred during his active service.

The Board has granted service connection for a heart disorder (coronary artery disease) as aggravated by the service-connected diabetes mellitus. Service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and coronary artery disease on a direct basis as there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran's conditions were not found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran claims service connection for a heart disorder, which he alleges began during his military service. The Board finds that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any current heart disorder.

The Veteran is currently assigned a 30 percent evaluation for coronary artery disease from November 16, 2009. The Board has determined that the evidence does not support an increased rating during any of the specified periods.