Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's coronary artery disease with hypertension warrants a disability rating of 60 percent, effective from when his claim was filed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension secondary to PTSD, heart disease secondary to PTSD, and alcoholism secondary to PTSD. The VA examinations did not support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims to reopen his service connection claims for arteriosclerotic heart disease with congestive heart failure, pes planus, and right calf and thigh atrophy due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, COPD, and CAD. The COPD claim was denied as it is not shown to be related to service or due to herbicide exposure or asbestosis. The CAD claim was also denied as there is no evidence of its onset during service.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied both claims for service connection and Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, a heart condition with hypertension, memory loss with speech problems, and glaucoma. The evidence does not support current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current heart disease to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for a Decision Review Officer (DRO) hearing as requested by the veteran.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a heart disorder claimed as cardiac arrhythmia and mitral insufficiency linked to his active duty service or to a service-connected disability. The respiratory disorder issue was also denied.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection of arteriosclerotic heart disease, finding no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his death from lung cancer, and the Board grants service connection for the cause of death. However, there is no potential for additional benefit under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, so the DIC claim is dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and hypertension, as well as an increased evaluation for his left knee sprain. The evidence did not support these claims.

The veteran's appeal includes claims for increased ratings for his service-connected coronary artery disease and fractures, as well as service connection for sinusitis and acid reflux disease. The case is being remanded to the RO for additional development including a secondary service connection claim for acid reflux disease.

The Board has determined that the veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected hypertensive arteriosclerotic heart disease and a temporary total evaluation following prostate surgery is denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for body rash, jaundice and kidney disorder, diabetes mellitus, and heart disorder as there is no competent evidence demonstrating these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied service connection for low back pain and assigned a 10 percent disability rating for coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction. The veteran's GERD and bilateral hearing loss were already granted with noncompensable ratings.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for pes planus, hypertension, a heart disorder, or a right knee disorder. The claims are denied.

The Board has determined that there is no competent medical evidence showing a relationship between the veteran's current heart disorder (cardiac pacemaker implantation) and his active service. As such, the claim for service connection is denied.