Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board denied service connection for a cardiac disability and hypercholesterolemia, finding no evidence of current disabilities or those incurred in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected rheumatic heart disease, finding that the condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new VA rating criteria.

The veteran's service-connected first degree A-V block and CABG residuals have been rated based on the severity of his symptoms and functional limitations. The issues related to the A-V block were granted increased ratings, while the issue regarding the CABG residuals was also granted an increased rating.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for his TDIU, stating that there was no evidence showing he was precluded from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment prior to May 18, 1990 based on his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's initial disability rating for renal insufficiency due to hypertension, with a history of hypertensive heart disease was granted at 60 percent. The other two issues were denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease, myocardial infarction with congestive heart failure, and coronary angioplasty are not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected middle lobe syndrome with resection, right middle lobe. As a result, the claims for secondary service connection have been denied.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have coronary artery disease that is attributable to military service or caused by a service-connected condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition, finding no evidence of its onset during service or due to exposure to herbicides. The claim was decided on the basis that there is insufficient medical evidence linking the current heart condition to service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of her husband's death and for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code due to lack of evidence linking the veteran's causes of death to his service.

The veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and the claims for accrued benefits were denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for heart disease, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board found that the appellant's claimed conditions were not incurred or aggravated in service and denied his claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease secondary to his service-connected PTSD, finding that there was no competent medical evidence linking the two.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for arteriosclerotic and hypertensive heart disease is being remanded due to its inextricability with another issue that has been adjudicated but remains pending before the RO. The issues will be developed together.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder and skin disorder, both claimed as secondary to exposure to ionizing radiation. The Board found no evidence of radiation exposure or any link between the conditions and active duty.

The Board found no evidence of a heart condition during the veteran's service or within one year after separation. The current medical records do not link his current heart disability to his military service.

The veteran's service-connected heart disorder was found to be a contributing factor in his death. VA has authorized/paid burial benefits in the amount of $1,500.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by a service-connected disability, including his gunshot wound scar of the chest.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a heart disorder, finding that it was decided on the merits and not due to any new evidence or exposure.