Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by VA medical treatment, and thus denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board is remanding the case to allow for a VA examination to determine if there has been material improvement in the Veteran's hypertension since March 12, 2002. The RO must also provide proper VCAA notice regarding disability ratings and effective dates.

The case is being remanded for further examination and evaluation of the Veteran's heart disorder.

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

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for myocardial infarction with coronary artery bypass grafting and hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's cardiovascular disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor may it be presumed to have been so incurred. The appeal is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus and heart disorder are inextricably intertwined with each other.

The Veteran died from probable acute myocardial infarction due to ischemic heart disease. Service connection for the cause of death is denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service or any presumptive exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, including asbestosis and ischemic heart disease, was not incurred or aggravated by service. Asbestos exposure is not presumed due to military service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for coronary artery disease, which he claims is related to his diabetes mellitus and herbicide exposure. The claim will be remanded for a VA examination to determine if the current heart disorder is at least as likely as not caused or permanently worsened by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, lumbar spine disability, and lower extremity disability. The decision also addressed whether new and material evidence had been received to reopen the claim of service connection for hypertension.

The Board is remanding the case for scheduling a travel board hearing at the RO in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Veteran's heart disorder is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine if it is at least as likely as not caused by or made worse by his service-connected asbestosis.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease with hypertension, angina and history of chronic nephritis was granted a 60 percent rating effective September 5, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeals for all issues prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is found to be causally related to his service-connected systemic lupus erythematosus, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's cause of death, arteriosclerotic heart disease, was not caused by or related to his service or a service-connected disability. The claim for service connection for the cause of death is denied.

The Veteran is seeking to reopen his claims for service connection for chronic ischemic heart disease and degenerative joint and disc disease of the lumbar and cervical spine, as well as hypertension secondary to diabetes. He also seeks service connection for PTSD and erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes, and chloracne secondary to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran is seeking to reopen his claim for service connection for degenerative joint and disc disease of the lumbar and cervical spine, as well as hypertension secondary to diabetes. He also seeks service connection for PTSD and erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes, and chloracne secondary to herbicide exposure.,,,The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD based on in-service stressors, but his claim has not been verified by the U.S. Army and Joint Services Records Research Center (JSRRC).,The Veteran is seeking service connection for chloracne secondary to herbicide exposure.

The Board found that the Veteran's condition had stabilized by November 5, 2005 and VA facilities were feasibly available for care. Therefore, reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred from November 5 to 8, 2005 was denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an updated VA examination and additional medical evidence. The Veteran's service-connected pulmonary sarcoidosis is being evaluated for a disability evaluation greater than 30 percent.