Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for stomach, hypertension, heart, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus disabilities were denied as there is no competent medical evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including renal insufficiency with hypertension, cataracts, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, hearing loss, and tinnitus render the Veteran unemployable. Therefore, the Board finds that entitlement to individual unemployability is warranted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral ingrown toenails, a bilateral hand disorder, migraine headaches, complex allergies, and increased ratings for her service-connected rheumatoid arthritis of the knees, wrists, and feet, as well as an earlier effective date for her disability evaluations, are all denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right knee DJD and heart condition, which are related to service-connected injuries.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations were denied. The Board found that the residuals of Bell's palsy did not warrant a higher evaluation, and the residuals of the gunshot wound to the left thigh and hand did not meet the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for further evaluation of the Veteran's hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities due to inadequate examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic heart disorder and hypertension are being remanded due to incomplete development of the record, including obtaining additional diagnostic testing and ensuring proper notification regarding new and material evidence requirements.

The appellant has withdrawn his appeal for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease will be reconsidered with these additional records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased special monthly compensation were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings or additional benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by VA hospital care, medical or surgical treatment, and the proximate cause of his death was due to VA's failure to exercise proper judgment in admitting him for necessary care.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart disease, kidney disorder, liver disorder and hepatitis B, low back disorder, headaches, and a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The appeals were all dismissed as new evidence was not submitted to reopen these claims.

The Board determined that the Veteran's heart disorder was not incurred or aggravated during active service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides in Korea, which could affect his claims for diabetes mellitus and related conditions.

The Veteran's death was attributed to cardiopulmonary arrest due to or as a result of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and coronary artery disease. The appellant contends that PTSD contributed to these conditions, but the VA examiner found no causal relationship between PTSD and the Veteran's cause of death.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for heart disease, but denied secondary service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease. The case is remanded to the RO.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to October 5, 1998 for the grant of service connection for rheumatic heart disease.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for heart disease, finding that the new evidence submitted does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for a new VA examination to determine if the appellant's coronary artery disease is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.