Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim of service connection for residuals of rheumatic fever and heart disease is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination, as well as potential application of new presumptions regarding ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is found to be secondary to his service-connected nodular sclerosing Hodgkin's Lymphoma of the chest. The issue of a compensable rating for tooth #30 was withdrawn by the Veteran, and the issue of service connection for a cervical spine disability remains pending.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased evaluations of PTSD, coronary artery disease, and tinea pedis with onychomycosis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that there was no evidence linking his current heart disability to active duty or inactive duty training.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his coronary artery disease was denied. Prior to February 4, 2009, he was rated at 30 percent; since then, the maximum rating of 60 percent has been granted.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is found to be causally related to his service-connected anxiety disorder, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found 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 his death.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, peptic ulcer disease, dysentery, and hypertension as accrued benefits purposes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for cerebrovascular accident, hypertension, headaches, and heart condition. The decision also addressed whether new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's heart disorder, thyroid disorder, and eye disorder were not found to be related to his military service. The skin disorder was not diagnosed until after separation from service and is presumed to have been caused by herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's cause of death is due to ischemic heart disease, which is presumed based on his service in the Gulf War. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's death was not caused or contributed to by service-connected conditions. The Veteran did not meet the duration requirements for a total disability rating under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, and there is no evidence of CUE in any prior decision.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for a heart condition and whether new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claim for headaches. The Veteran's claims of hearing loss and back condition are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder, Crohn's disease, and tingling and numbness of the hands and feet due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active military service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient explanation of a VA examiner's opinion and lack of proper statement of the case on PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for CAD and hypertension, finding that these conditions were not related to his active military service or secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that there is no competent evidence linking a current heart disability to service, and therefore the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability is denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred from March 1, 2003 to March 4, 2003 are denied as he has a health-plan contract with Medicare that precludes reimbursement. The claim for treatment at LDS Hospital is also denied due to lack of other insurance coverage.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical care and services rendered at St. John Medical Center on February 28, 2007 is denied as the VA facilities were deemed feasible and there was no indication of a life-threatening emergency.