Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's service connection claim for valvular heart disease, including a heart murmur, was not established as there is no evidence of any significant valvular heart condition during or after his military service. The Board concluded that the current heart murmur and valvular conditions are more likely related to the Veteran's advanced age rather than his military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing at the Muskogee, Oklahoma RO.

The Board found that the Veteran's heart disability and acquired psychiatric disability were not incurred in or aggravated by her active service. The pre-existing conditions are presumed to have existed prior to service, and there is no clear and unmistakable evidence to disprove this presumption.

The Board granted the Veteran's application to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for heart disease and remanded the issues of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for service-connected varicose veins of the left leg. The appeal was granted on both issues.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on a need for aid and attendance or on account of being housebound was denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit due to his service-connected heart disease.

The Veteran's hypertension and coronary artery disease with bypass grafting are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions on the relationship between these conditions and his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development to determine his ability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any current heart disease and liver disease/disorder, as well as their relationship to service or other factors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, respiratory condition, right knee condition, and skin rash were denied. The claim for heart disease was granted with a rating of unspecified.

The Veteran's claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was granted as of April 11, 2003. The effective date cannot be earlier than this date.

The Board denied reopening the claims for service connection for rheumatic heart disease and heart murmur due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not service-connected and have denied all claims.

The Veteran's pre-existing coronary artery disease was aggravated by his ACDUTRA service in January 2003, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a left shoulder disability, hypertension, heart disease, chronic obstructive and restrictive lung disease, major depressive disorder and anxiety, PTSD, and learning disorder. The decision is based on the evidence of record at the time of the April 2003 rating decision.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding no evidence of their onset or association with service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for asthma, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and prostate cancer. The evidence does not show these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right leg disability, heart disability, and degenerative arthritis of the right knee were denied. The claim for increased rating for superficial scar was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to unavailability of service treatment records and requests for private treatment records. A VA examination is also required.