Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The veteran's cause of death is listed as cardiac arrest due to or as a consequence of ischemic cardiomyopathy and arteriosclerotic heart disease. The appellant claims that the veteran's service-connected PTSD disability was a contributory cause of his death. The Board has ordered additional development, including obtaining medical records from private physicians and hospitals, and requesting a VA medical opinion on whether the veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to or aggravated his cardiovascular disabilities.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and determining if the veteran wants a Travel Board Hearing.

The Board found no evidence linking the cause of the veteran's death to any service-connected condition, resulting in a denial of the claim.

The Board has granted service connection for a heart disorder and denied benefits pursuant to the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability involving a left wrist fracture, claimed as aggravated by July-August 1991 VA treatment/omission of treatment.

The veteran's cause of death was listed as cardiopulmonary arrest due to end stage coronary artery disease.,The appellant seeks service connection for the cause of her husband's death and DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder, finding that it was decided on the merits without any presumption or new evidence.

The Board found that the reduction of the veteran's disability rating from 100 percent to 60 percent was not proper and restored his 100 percent schedular rating for coronary artery disease status post bypass graft times 2.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to procedural and developmental matters, including clarification of representation, obtaining medical records, and issuance of a supplemental statement of the case for his claim of entitlement to service connection for coronary artery disease.

The veteran's peptic ulcer disease, arteriosclerotic heart disease, dysthymic disorder, right knee injury, and sleep apnea were not incurred or aggravated during his military service. The Board found that the lack of treatment for these conditions for many years after service weighs against their claims.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his claimed conditions are not related to active service.

The VA medical records do not support the appellant's claims that the veteran died due to lack of proper medical care, insufficient nutrition, unnecessary surgery delays, or inadequate bathing. The Board finds no evidence to warrant compensation under Section 1151.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate.

The Board found that the cause of the veteran's death was not related to his service-connected disabilities.,The appellant did not meet the requirements for eligibility for dependents' educational assistance benefits under Chapter 35.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for memory loss due to undiagnosed illness as there was no controversy. The heart disorder (cardiomyopathy) is denied because it is not related to active duty and more likely due to radiation and chemotherapy from a non-service-connected condition.

The Board has denied service connection for a bladder disability, as secondary to nicotine dependence. The remaining issues of service connection for nicotine dependence and respiratory/heart disabilities (including hypertension) are pending.

The Board found no evidence of coronary artery disease during service or within one year after discharge, and concluded that the veteran's current coronary artery disease is not related to his active service. For mitral valvulitis, residual of rheumatic fever, the Board determined there was no significant valve disease contributing to symptoms, thus denying an increased rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's prostate cancer and coronary artery disease were not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has ordered additional medical records and a VA cardiologist's opinion to determine if the veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder (PTSD) was at least as likely as not a primary or contributory cause of his death from dissecting aneurysm of the aorta.

The veteran's claims for a compensable rating for renal calculi and a temporary total disability rating based on January 1997 hospitalization were denied by the Board.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for feet calluses other than left little toe and a rating in excess of 30 percent for his hypertensive and arteriosclerotic heart disease, status-post coronary artery bypass grafting, and left ventricular hypertrophy from April 1, 1998.