Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claimed renal, peripheral neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and erectile dysfunction were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The claims are denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease, post-CABG surgery, does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as it has not manifested by congestive heart failure or significant left ventricular dysfunction.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by or related to his service-connected disabilities, and these conditions did not contribute substantially or materially to cause his death.

The Board found no evidence of a current heart disability related to service, including rheumatic fever and hypertension. The Veteran's current conditions were not shown to be aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart disorder is related to his service-connected hypertension and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease and sleep apnea, both claimed as secondary to his service-connected rheumatic heart disease. The Board has determined that additional development is needed due to the lack of an opinion regarding aggravation by service-connected rheumatic heart disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's dishonorable discharge from his period of service is a bar to VA benefits. The claims for service connection for coronary artery bypass grafting, hemorrhoids and lower bowel condition, and carpal tunnel syndrome with degenerative joint disease are denied as they do not meet the criteria for direct service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and a disability affecting multiple joints, as secondary to his service-connected sarcoidosis. The evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for verification of the Veteran's service dates and a VA examination to determine if his heart disease is related to any confirmed period of active duty service or ACDUTRA.

The Board found no evidence of chronic heart disease or hypertension in service, and denied the Veteran's claims for service connection on a direct basis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service, while COPD and heart disease were not incurred or aggravated during service. The claim for service connection for COPD and heart disease is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease with congestive heart failure, to include as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, is being remanded due to uncertainty regarding the relationship between his pre-existing condition and his current diagnosis.

The Veteran's hearing loss is manifested by no more than level II hearing impairment in the right or left ear, resulting in a noncompensable disability evaluation. The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease was evaluated as 10 percent disabling based on his VA examination conducted in April 2006.

The Board found that the Veteran's heart disability, including hypertension and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, was not incurred or aggravated by service. The appeal is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's coronary artery disease was not incurred in or aggravated by service and may not be presumed to have been incurred or aggravated therein. The VA examiner opined that CAD is less likely than not caused by or a result of his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance is not due to his service-connected disabilities, but rather due to non-service-connected arthritis in the joints and muscle weakness from old age. Therefore, SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or on account of being housebound is denied.

The Board has granted a 20% evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, the highest rating available under VA regulations. Service connection for a heart disorder is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart disease with hypertension, sleep apnea, and chest masses, status post mastectomy are not related to his military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denies the claim for service connection for the cause of death.