Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased evaluation, service connection for heart disorder, vaginal intraepithelial neoplasm, arthritis due to anthrax vaccination, migraine headaches and chronic disability causing swollen lymph glands, swollen gums and sores in mouth. The decision is final as it pertained to a preexisting condition that was not aggravated by service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the minimum schedular criteria for a total disability rating based on unemployability. The case is REMANDED to obtain an opinion regarding whether he is capable of securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board found no evidence of a current heart condition or dental condition, and the VA examiner did not find any connection between the service-connected diabetes and these conditions. Therefore, the Veteran's claims for service connection were denied.

The Board found that the appellant does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status due to her mobility and independence.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and the evidence does not support any other theory of entitlement.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type 2 and its secondary effects on other conditions, were denied as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or direct service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issue of entitlement to service connection for deterioration of tissue surrounding bone joints including bilateral shoulders, hips, elbows and knees. The remaining issues are related to secondary service connection based on in-service exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension with coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease did not have its onset during service or within one year of separation, are not etiologically related to his active service, and were not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a heart condition, as well as his claim for an increased evaluation for peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran was granted service connection for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy with noncompensable evaluations effective February 28, 2006.

The Veteran's service-connected cardiomyopathy with arteriosclerotic heart disease has been rated at 60 percent since January 31, 2008. The Veteran is denied a higher rating for this condition and a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease, which caused his death, is likely due to a condition that began during his service in World War II. The Board also found that the service-connected PTSD did not contribute substantially or materially to the cause of death.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 and DIC, finding that there was no evidence of negligence or fault on VA's part in the placement of a VVI pacemaker.

The VA determined that there is no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's hypertension and heart disease and his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's coronary artery disease and hypertension are proximately due to his service-connected PTSD, warranting service connection.

The Veteran's atherosclerotic heart disease with stent angioplasty to right coronary artery was not manifested by a workload of greater than 5 METs but not greater than 7 METs resulting in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope prior to October 15, 2007. As of October 15, 2007, the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 60 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition and bronchitis, finding no evidence of chronic disability related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development, including verification of in-country service and obtaining medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verifying a private medical opinion and obtaining a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder had its onset in service or is otherwise etiologically related to his active service.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence does not meet the criteria for reopening any of the Veteran's service connection claims, as it is either insufficient to establish new and material evidence or does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.