Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Veteran is entitled to special monthly pension based on housebound status due to multiple non-service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. He also meets the age requirement for this benefit.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records.

The Veteran's cause of death was not caused by or aggravated by any service-connected condition, and there is no evidence linking his death to asbestos exposure or combat wounds.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied because the medical evidence does not show additional disability beyond the natural progression of his coronary artery disease, and there is no indication that VA care or treatment caused any unforeseeable events.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease is being remanded due to inadequate notice and the need for additional medical records.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for coronary artery disease, right leg scar from CABG, chest scar from CABG, and residuals of fractures of the left index and little fingers have been granted at a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining his Social Security Administration records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his urinary disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and determining the nature of his periods of National Guard duty.

The Veteran's service-connected bronchiectasis is rated at 60 percent, effective from November 23, 2005. The heart disorder claim remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic bronchitis materially contributed to his death from end stage dilated cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected conditions, including myocardial arrhythmia and ischemia due to coronary artery atherosclerosis. The Board also found that the Veteran likely had diabetes as a result of Agent Orange exposure during service, which contributed to his cardiovascular issues leading to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection on a presumptive basis for heart disease due to ionizing radiation exposure is being remanded as the RO has not complied with the Board's previous instructions.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is being remanded for further examination and consideration, as it may be related to his service-connected PTSD. The back condition claim is also being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for all issues except gout, which received a 20% disability rating. The remaining conditions were either not granted or had their ratings denied.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates were denied. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The heart disorder was not found to be related to service or a service-connected condition, while the low back disability received an initial rating of 10 percent prior to October 12, 2007, and then 20 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a videoconference hearing.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that new and material evidence had been submitted. The preponderance of the evidence is against a finding that the Veteran's condition was related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and heart disability are not caused or made worse by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.