Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for a low back injury, heart condition, and hypertension. However, it was determined that these conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by the veteran's active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder, impotence, basal cell carcinoma, and loss of use of a creative organ as they were not shown to be related to his service or to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the application to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, as new and material evidence was not received.

The Board found that the veteran's cause of death, myocardial infarction due to coronary artery disease, was not related to his military service or any service-connected disability. The appellant is not eligible for DEA benefits as she does not meet the criteria.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and residuals of frostbite of the feet have been reopened, but further development is needed to address the underlying merits.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within the one-year presumptive period, and no competent medical evidence linking his current hypertension to active duty.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, with one issue being withdrawn by the veteran.

The veteran's claims to reopen for service connection for coronary artery disease, chronic hypertension, a bilateral foot disorder, and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine were denied as new and material evidence was not received.

The veteran's asbestosis was rated at 100 percent, and service connection for a heart disorder/hypertension was denied.

The veteran's death pension benefits were denied due to lack of qualifying service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to active military service or any incident therein.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II and denied service connection for coronary artery disease, essential hypertension, retinopathy, and peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities.

The veteran's hypertension is service-connected, and his coronary artery disease is considered secondary to the hypertension. The abdominal aortic aneurysm and headaches are not service-connected.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.

The Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for a heart disability, stomach disability (stomach ulcer), and hypertension.

The Board remands the claim for a clarifying medical opinion and to obtain additional VA medical records.

The veteran was awarded a 30 percent evaluation for his coronary artery disease with hypertension, status post coronary artery bypass graft, effective from June 20, 2006.

The Board denied service connection for Type 2 diabetes mellitus and heart disability, both claimed due to exposure to Agent Orange. The veteran did not have documented service in the Republic of Vietnam, nor was he exposed to herbicides there. There is no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service.

The Board found that the veteran's cardiovascular disease, including residuals of a myocardial infarction and coronary artery disease, was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, and he is now receiving a 100% disability rating effective October 16, 2006. The other claims related to respiratory disorders, heart conditions, multiple arthralgias, and an undiagnosed illness characterized by fatigue, insomnia, and memory loss are still pending.