Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's service-connected disabilities to his cause of death, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and left ear hearing loss. The Veteran's right shoulder disorder is currently rated as 0 percent disabling, and his lower back disorder remains at 10 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder, including atrial fibrillation, as secondary to his service-connected varicose veins due to lack of competent medical evidence linking these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and therefore denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board found that the Veteran's current cardiovascular disability, including aortic stenosis and atrial fibrillation, is not service-connected as it did not manifest during active duty or within one year of discharge. The condition was first diagnosed many years after service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated in service and is unrelated to his service-connected nicotine dependence.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to May 29, 2003 for PTSD was denied as the earliest possible effective date is fixed in accordance with the facts found and shall not be earlier than the date of receipt of the application therefor.,The Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to October 7, 2004 for a CVA and arteriosclerotic heart disease were denied as these disabilities are considered one disability that was not ratable at 60 percent prior to October 7, 2004. The liberalizing law expanding the list of diseases available on a presumptive service connection basis for former POW's occurred on October 7, 2004.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to October 7, 2004 for TDIU was denied as entitlement arose after this date.

The Veteran's death was caused by cardiovascular disease, which may be service-connected on a presumptive basis if the Veteran had POW status. The claim is being remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran served in Vietnam and whether his death was related to service-connected conditions or other factors. The claim will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and social and industrial survey to determine his ability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the claim for service connection for the cause of death, including VA treatment records and those requested by the appellant's representative.

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

The Board finds that the Veteran's coronary artery disease is not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder, to include a Grade I systolic murmur, and back and neck disorders have been denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's coronary artery disease was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and is not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for a heart condition, finding that new and material evidence has been received. The issue of whether rectal cancer is related to service will be further addressed.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound was denied. The denial is due to insufficient evidence showing that he requires aid and attendance or is substantially confined to his home.

The Veteran's valvular heart disease is not considered service-connected due to the presumption of soundness at entry, and there is no clear evidence that it was aggravated by service. The pre-existing rheumatic fever is presumed to have existed prior to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, diagnosed as arteriosclerotic heart disease, claimed as angina, finding that there was no evidence of aggravation beyond the natural progression of his pre-existing condition during active duty.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease, status post heart attacks due to a lack of evidence of herbicide exposure during active duty.