Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are denied as the evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service, including exposure to biological experiments.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea, COPD, hypertension, and CAD are not related to his military service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arrhythmia and coronary artery disease, as well as higher ratings for his bilateral knee and hip disorders. The decision also granted a 70 percent rating for right total hip replacement since March 1, 2008, and a 70 percent rating for left total hip replacement since July 1, 2007.

The Board has determined that an additional medical examination and opinion are needed to clarify the etiology of the Veteran's coronary artery disease (CAD) and whether it is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disorder, visual impairment, low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and skin disorder of the nose. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected and denied both claims for accrued benefits.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD did not cause or substantially contribute to his death. The evidence showed that he had a history of heart problems prior to his PTSD diagnosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not qualify as a Nehmer class member for diabetes mellitus, and thus an effective date prior to May 8, 2001 is denied.

The Board has determined that none of the Veteran's claimed disabilities are related to his service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. As a result, service connection is denied for all issues.

The Board found no evidence of a current stroke or its residuals, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of stroke as secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease.

The Board found that the March 2000 rating decision denying DIC benefits did not contain clear and unmistakable error, thus denying the appeal.

The Veteran's death was due to chronic renal failure, which is not service-connected. The Board denied DIC benefits under Section 1318 and accrued benefits.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to review it.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and an earlier effective date for TDIU due to insufficient evidence of unemployability prior to January 12, 1998.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, fatigue, and sleep apnea as secondary to a deviated nasal septum. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and left knee disability were also denied. The appeal regarding restoration of 10% disability evaluation for a bilateral deviated nasal septum was not addressed due to the issues being remanded.

The Board finds that the requirements for a grant of secondary service connection have been met with respect to the CAD claim. Specifically, an October 2006 VA examination revealed a diagnosis of CAD.,With respect to the Veteran's claim for hypertension, there is no dispute as to a current disability. Indeed, a VA examination in October 2006 revealed a diagnosis of essential hypertension. As noted above, it is also not in dispute that he is service-connected for diabetes.

The Veteran does not have any of the claimed conditions, and there is no evidence linking them to his service. The claims for service connection are denied.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a heart disorder. The Board has ordered additional records to be obtained from VA and private sources, including clinical records from his military service and treatment reports from various VA facilities.

The Veteran's disabilities, including arteriosclerotic heart disease and arthritis of the knees, do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status due to his current disability ratings.