Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against finding a direct relationship between the veteran's coronary artery disease and hypertension, and his service. The veteran was exposed to Triocytel Phosphate during Project SHAD but there are no medical records indicating any connection to these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current cardiovascular disease, including hypertension and arteriosclerotic heart disease, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein. The Board also found that the cardiovascular disability is not proximately due to or the result of service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied prior to February 20, 2004.,From February 20, 2004, to August 4, 2005, the veteran received a disability rating of 30 percent. The Board remanded this case again in March 2005 and increased the rating to 60 percent effective August 5, 2005.,The veteran's claim for a higher rating beyond 60 percent was denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disability, as there is no evidence of a current heart disorder related to his military service.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was due to a service-connected disability (PTSD) and therefore, service connection for the cause of death is granted. The DIC benefits claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is moot as the appellant did not contest this aspect in her appeal.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to procedural issues and the need for a VA opinion regarding his respiratory disorder.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to address the veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting medical opinions regarding PTSD, potential need for additional evidence from SSA, and incomplete notification of the claimant.

The Board found that none of the conditions causing the veteran's death were service-connected.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability and denied increased ratings for various disabilities, including carpal tunnel syndrome, shoulder tendinitis, ankylosing spondylitis of the elbow, cervical spine with fusion, and lumbar spine.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease secondary to hypertension, finding no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied the reopening of a claim for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, currently rated at 30 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by his active or reserve service and is unrelated to any aspect thereof, including exposure to herbicide agents.

The veteran died from anoxic cerebral injury, cardiopulmonary arrest, and coronary artery disease. The VA medical care provided did not meet the criteria for 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 as there was no evidence of negligence or lack of proper skill on the part of VA in providing treatment.

The Board has denied the appellant's request to reopen her claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that no new and material evidence has been presented.

The veteran's death was caused by coronary artery disease, a non-service-connected condition. The Board denied service connection for the cause of death and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits.

The Board found that the veteran's coronary artery disease was not incurred during service and denied service connection for cause of death.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including a lumbosacral strain, residuals of excision of warts on the right hand, residuals of frostbite of the nose, and fractures of the fingers and ribs. Service connection was also denied for hemorrhoids, heart condition, prostate cancer, and right ear hearing loss.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder, gland problem/prostate disorder, and hearing loss due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.