Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected rheumatic heart disease with post-rheumatic pericarditis did not cause or result in his claimed cardiovascular disorders, and denied both his claim for service connection and his request for an increased evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the veteran's heart disorder is related to service, and a VA medical examination is needed.

The veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and the appellant is not entitled to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted, allowing the veteran's claim for service connection to be reopened. The coronary artery disease is found to be of service origin.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to arteriosclerotic heart disease, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to service.

The veteran's nicotine dependence is not service-connected, and his coronary artery disease, hypertension, and cerebrovascular accident residuals are also not service-connected. The VA does not owe compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for the claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to uncertainty regarding the veteran's current condition and the need for additional medical opinions.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance of another person was denied as he is not in need of regular aid and assistance due to his disabilities.

The Board has determined that the cause of death was coronary heart disease, and COPD is listed as a significant condition. The veteran's service records do not show any findings related to cardiovascular or pulmonary disorders. Service connection for ischemic heart disease was denied in June 2001. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of death is denied.

The veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a combined rating of at least 60 percent, which is required to establish entitlement to non-service-connected pension benefits.

The Board has denied all service connection claims for various conditions, finding no competent evidence of current disabilities related to the veteran's recognized military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability and a cardiovascular disability, both on a secondary basis to his service-connected duodenal ulcer.,A rating of 20% for the veteran's duodenal ulcer was granted.

The veteran's ischemic heart disease is currently rated at 60 percent, and the Board has granted this rating. The case was previously remanded due to an inadequate VCAA notice.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to address the relationship between his service-connected duodenal ulcer and his claimed heart disease and respiratory disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records from the Red River Army Depot and providing a VA physician with an opinion regarding the onset of hypertension in service and its relationship to the cause of death.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his arteriosclerotic heart disease, varicose veins (right and left legs), and arteriosclerosis obliterans were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under either the pre-amended or amended cardiovascular regulations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension, coronary artery disease, residuals of craniotomy with aneurysm, and lung disability are not related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has ordered the VA to obtain SSA records and putative Air Force and Delta Airlines medical records, as well as any clinical records from the veteran's in-patient care at Clark Air Force Base. The RO should then review the claims file and ensure that no other notification or development action is required before making a decision on the claim for service connection for hypertension with heart disease.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for pulmonary and skin disorders based on new evidence. The veteran's prostatitis is rated at 40 percent, and his bilateral hearing loss is rated at 20 percent.

The Board has ordered remand for additional examinations and medical opinions to address the veteran's claims of service connection for valvular heart disease, right eye papilloma, and a right ear ulcer. The appeals are currently pending.