Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The veteran's service-connected inactive pulmonary tuberculosis does not result in any current functional impairment warranting a compensable rating. The Board finds that the decreased pulmonary function is attributable to his non-service connected coronary artery disease. Service connection for coronary artery disease cannot be granted as it is not shown by the evidence of record.

The Board denied the reopening of the claim for service connection for schizophrenia and denied all other claims due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine and rheumatic heart disease, finding that there was no evidence to support a current disability or a link between his military service and these conditions.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations. The issues are whether he is entitled to increased ratings for his coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability of bilateral hearing loss or arteriosclerotic heart disease (ASHD) with angina that is service-connected. The evidence did not support his claims and he was denied service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a more contemporaneous examination of his heart disorder, as the most recent evaluation from September 2005 does not provide an estimate of METs. The claims file was not available at that time.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is necessary for his daily functions.

The veteran's death was due to a service-connected disability (hypertensive heart disease) that may be presumed to have been incurred in service. The appellant's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits and accrued benefits is denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits. The December 2003 medical opinion supports a relationship between Agent Orange exposure in service and the disabilities that caused the veteran's death.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease has been dismissed due to the death of the veteran.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition of the feet and a heart condition secondary to PTSD. The RO previously denied these claims in March 2002, and the veteran did not appeal this decision.

The veteran's death was caused by a brain tumor, cerebral-vascular accident, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The VA psychologist concluded that PTSD did not contribute substantially or materially to the cause of death.

The Board found no CUE in the October 1984 decision denying service connection for the cause of death, and denied the motion for revision.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation, as his symptoms do not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent or 10 percent respectively.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic chest pain and heart disability, but remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA medical opinion regarding the veteran's heart disease.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a valid period of military service from 1942 to August 7, 1946 and was not a POW for VA purposes. Therefore, his claims related to this time period are denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, which was due to Agent Orange exposure during service, contributed substantially or materially to his death from arteriosclerotic heart disease. As a result, service connection for the cause of the veteran's death is granted.

The Board found no evidence of coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, or left leg disability during service. Post-service treatment records show these conditions but do not establish a direct link to service.