Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's coronary artery disease is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The initial evaluations for diabetes mellitus and diabetic neuropathy of the left lower extremity were denied.

The Veteran's current cardiac condition, including coronary artery disease (CAD), has been aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board finds that the criteria for secondary service connection have been met.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for liver problems, a skin disability, and a musculoskeletal disability are denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities related to active service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the PTSD did not warrant a rating in excess of 50 percent, the hemorrhoids warranted no compensable evaluation, the heart condition was not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, hypertension was also not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and emphysema with COPD was not related to in-service asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death, finding that there was no evidence linking any condition to his military service or exposure to herbicides. The underlying causes were not service-connected.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claim that his heart condition was incurred or aggravated during service, and denied the claim.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the lack of Plavix(r) was a proximate cause of the Veteran's death and whether it was due to carelessness, negligence, or similar instance of fault. The case is being remanded for an opinion from a VA physician experienced in treating coronary artery disease.

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

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a heart disorder. The evidence showed current treatment for a heart disability but failed to show its presence in service or manifestation within one year of separation.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for glaucoma and valvular heart disease has been withdrawn. The case is being remanded to determine the Veteran's employability status for pension purposes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's coronary artery disease is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and therefore grants service connection for this condition. The Board also found no evidence to support a finding of service connection for the lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining personnel records and VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected respiratory disorder due to asbestosis has been rated at a noncompensable level, and the claim for service connection of a heart disability is denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder, formerly claimed as a heart murmur. The claims for service connection for pneumonia, residuals of right leg shell fragment wound, low back disorder (claimed as herniated disc), and posttraumatic stress disorder were also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his current heart condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart condition, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension are not service connected as secondary to his service-connected post traumatic stress disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran's heart disorder is not related to his service-connected asbestosis and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's rheumatic heart disease is due to an episode of untreated rheumatic fever during service, and granted his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's right ankle disorder was not noted in service, and no current disability is related to service.,Sinusitis has been diagnosed since service. The Veteran's current sinus symptoms are not related to his service.,No heart disorder was noted in service or currently exists.