Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's heart disorder, pulmonary disorder, and stroke (cerebrovascular accident) as aggravated by his service-connected psychoneurosis, anxiety and conversion. Service connection is denied for diabetes mellitus, kidney disorder, prostate disorder, and orchialgia.

The veteran's claim for VA compensation benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied because there is no evidence that his myocardial infarction during coronary angioplasty resulted in additional disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a pulmonary disability and a cardiovascular disability, as well as his increased rating claims. The decision also noted that new evidence did not provide sufficient material to reopen the claim for a pulmonary disability.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for cardiovascular disease due to new evidence showing a myocardial infarction in service. The Board also found that post-service cardiovascular disease is related to this inservice myocardial infarction.

The veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs, from March 16 to March 19, 1997 are granted as the VA facilities were feasibly available and an attempt to use them beforehand or obtain prior VA authorization for the services required would have been reasonable, sound, wise, or practical.

The veteran meets the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his nonservice-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder, finding that it was not well grounded and requiring further development of medical records.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for headaches and granted service connection for neck and back problems with degenerative changes. The heart condition is not considered well grounded.

The Board found that the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder and coronary artery disease were not well-grounded, as there was no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (Major Depressive Disorder) and found the claim for a heart disorder not well grounded.

The Board denied the veteran's spouse's claim for Dependents' Educational Assistance beyond June 13, 1998 due to lack of legal merit and absence of evidence showing a physical or mental disability prevented her from initiating or completing her chosen program within the applicable delimiting period.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for his cause of death and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance due to a lack of evidence linking his heart disease to his military service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for heart disease secondary to service-connected schizoaffective disorder, but denied his claim for service connection due to mustard and/or nerve gas exposure. The decision is considered mixed as some issues were granted while others were denied.

The Board has granted service connection for heart disorder and left inguinal hernia repair, but denied a higher rating for hiatal hernia with reflux. The veteran's claim is well-grounded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for nephrolithiasis, coronary artery disease, cognitive disorder, and eye disorders on a direct basis and as residuals of mustard gas exposure during service. The RO found that there was no nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for arteriosclerotic heart disease and myositis, lumbosacral paravertebral.

The veteran's ischemic heart disease was not incurred in service, and the Board denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 50 percent evaluation. Service connection for coronary artery disease is granted on a secondary basis due to the veteran's PTSD, while service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking the cause to military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease, status post double bypass graft, finding that he was not a 'veteran' as defined by applicable law and VA regulations when he had his heart attack. Therefore, basic eligibility for veterans benefits based on a period of civilian employment with the U.S. Army Missouri National Guard from 1987 to 1995 has not been established.