Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including left ankle fracture, left knee bursitis, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hemorrhoids, and degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder. The veteran's claims are not supported by evidence showing a direct link to his military service.

The veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits is denied because he did not serve during a period of war, and thus does not meet the basic eligibility requirements.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for secondary service connection for coronary artery disease and an increased evaluation for thrombosis of the left femoral artery.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and a VA examiner's opinion on the relationship between the veteran's service-connected PTSD and his fatal heart disease.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to incomplete information regarding his exposure to Agent Orange and further development is needed. The heart disability claim will be considered once the diabetes mellitus, type II, claim is resolved.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for kidney failure and heart disease as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and thus denied his claims for DIC benefits and dependent's educational assistance.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to conflicting opinions on whether the veteran's coronary artery disease began during his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's heart disability is not related to his active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's kidney disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Board granted the veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease and assigned a 60 percent rating effective October 7, 2004. The preponderance of the evidence supports this decision as the condition is manifested by symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath on exertion, fatigue, and an ejection fraction of no less than 62 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's heart disorder and peripheral vascular disease of the right and left lower extremities, finding that these conditions are related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's coronary artery disease is not related to his service-connected PTSD and therefore denied his claim for secondary service connection.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal for all issues except the claim of entitlement to an increased rating for seborrheic keratosis of the face, arm, hands, and right ear.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for service connection of PTSD, found that his hypertension and anxiety claims were not timely filed, and determined that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen his heart condition, anxiety, and hypertension claims.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease status post coronary artery bypass graft and residuals of cardiovascular accident. The appeals for bilateral glaucoma, left eye macular hole, and bilateral hearing loss are also pending.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder and a heart disorder, finding new and material evidence. The current medical evidence shows that the veteran has these conditions.,Service connection is granted for the veteran's current heart disorder as it was incurred in service.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected malaria and also denied service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) that is claimed to be secondary to his service-connected malaria.,There was no evidence of a current disability related to malaria, as it has been asymptomatic since 1946. The VA found no link between the veteran's service-connected malaria and his later-developed CAD.

The Board has remanded the case to consider whether the veteran's atherosclerotic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are related to his military service, including exposure to harsh conditions during combat.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to coronary artery disease, finding that it did not manifest in service or within one year of discharge and was not related to his active service.