Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's cold injuries to the hands and feet, as well as his hypertension, myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease status post stent placement and angioplasty, were all found to be related to service. The Board granted these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, do not prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Board found that the appellant's claimed conditions are proximately due to or aggravated by service-connected polio and post-polio syndrome (PPS). As a result, these conditions have been granted as secondary to service-connected disability.

The Veteran's weak heart during service is considered the cause of his death due to chronic renal failure, myocardial infarction, and arteriosclerotic heart disease. The Board finds that this condition qualifies as a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current heart conditions, other than prolapsed mitral valve, are not related to his service, specifically rheumatic fever. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's coronary artery disease or hypertension is due to his in-service rheumatic fever.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted. The issue of a rating in excess of 50 percent for an anxiety disorder with dysthymia remains pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's current cardiovascular disability, including hypertension, was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not proximately caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability and remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a heart disability as secondary to PTSD and an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for PTSD, including manifestations of a heart condition.

The Board finds that the appellant's current heart conditions, including coronary artery disease and ischemic cardiomyopathy, are not related to his service or any other relevant factors. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and high frequency hearing loss of the left ear were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, an eye condition, tinnitus, and hearing loss of the left ear. The Veteran was not granted service connection for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further development of evidence, including obtaining Social Security Administration (SSA) records and ensuring proper consideration of all additional evidence received since the most recent statement of the case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disorder, including congestive heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and ischemic heart disease were denied. His claim for an initial higher rating for diabetes mellitus was also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart disease, hypertension, and coronary artery disease did not manifest during his military service or were not aggravated by any period of active duty for training. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's appeal involves claims for service connection for a heart disability secondary to PTSD and an increased rating for PTSD. The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records, scheduling the Veteran for appropriate examinations, and readjudicating the issues.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current diagnoses of beriberi heart disease and coronary artery disease are not service-connected as they did not arise during his military service or within a year thereafter.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for treatment on June 15, 2007 were reimbursed due to a sudden and unexpected medical emergency. The reimbursement was denied for the period from June 16 to June 24, 2007 as no prior authorization was provided by VA.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the relationship between his cardiovascular complaints and active duty service or ACDUTRA.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot disorder, other than tinea pedis, is related to her military service. Service connection for this condition is granted.