Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's heart disability is not deemed to be caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill. The Board finds that the Veteran does not have an additional heart disability as a result of VA outpatient treatment in April 2002.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the initial evaluations for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, special monthly compensation based on loss of use of the creative organ, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease with hypertension, and service connection for diabetic retinopathy and cataracts.

The Veteran's heart disability is manifested by an ejection fraction of 65 percent or greater and metabolic equivalents (METs) of 8 and greater. There is no evidence of congestive heart failure, warranting a 30 percent disability rating under DC 7007.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a skin disability, hypertension, heart disability, and cerebrovascular disability have all been denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during his active duty or any link to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for congenital valvular heart disease and a compensable evaluation for hypertension, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of pre-existing conditions or aggravation during service.

The Veteran's post myocardial infarction with preexisting coronary artery disease is rated as 60 percent disabling from June 21, 2004 and the Board has granted a TDIU based on this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a heat stroke and cardiovascular disease, to include hypertension. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence does not meet the criteria for reopening the claims of service connection for COPD and coronary artery disease. The additional evidence received is not new and material.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disability, tinea cruris, groin pain, and blackouts. The claim for left foot injury was also denied as there was no medical evidence connecting it to service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus with end stage renal disease, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy, diabetic gastroparesis, and coronary artery disease is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that has not been reviewed by the RO.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for a heart condition, including a bicuspid aortic valve condition. The Veteran's August 2006 claim was considered as reopening a previously denied claim by the Board in January 2004.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected conditions did not cause or contribute to his death. The heart disease was not related to his military service, and there is no evidence suggesting a connection between any of his service-connected disabilities and his death.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board found that the Veteran's skin disorder and heart disability were not incurred or aggravated by service, including exposure to chemicals. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Board is remanding the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and providing proper VCAA notice.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause or contribute to his death. The Board found no causal link between the Veteran's service-connected conditions and the arteriosclerotic heart disease that caused his death, nor was there evidence of continuity of symptomatology post-service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral lower extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities. The appeals were based on secondary service connection to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's heart condition is currently diagnosed, but the Board finds that a VA examination is needed to determine if it is related to service-connected rheumatic fever.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a heart condition or hypertension, and there is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for either condition. The claims are therefore denied.