Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease with angina pectoris, status post myocardial infarctions, and severe hypertension, currently rated at 60 percent.

The veteran died of cardiovascular disease due to hypertension. His service-connected disabilities did not cause or contribute substantially to his death.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA cardiology examination and consideration of evidence submitted by the veteran or his representative.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension and heart disorder, including arteriosclerotic heart disease, were incurred during active military service.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder, including myocardial infarction, and an increase in the rating for hypertension. The veteran's claim was not well-grounded as he did not submit competent evidence to show a plausible claim for service connection.

The veteran's service-connected arteriosclerotic heart disease was rated at 100% effective December 27, 1986. This rating should have been in effect for eight years prior to his death.

The veteran's expenses for medical care by a private physician and non-VA hospital on March 30, 1998 are not warranted as he did not meet the eligibility criteria for VA reimbursement.

The Board has determined that the veteran's coronary artery disease and gastrointestinal disorder are not related to his period of active service, including his time as a prisoner of war (POW). The claims for service connection have been denied.

The VA denied the veteran's claim of service connection for heart disease, hypertension, and sick sinus syndrome. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The VA has granted a 60 percent evaluation for coronary artery disease with status post coronary artery bypass graft and history of hypertension, effective from February 9, 1999.

The Board found that the veteran's heart condition was not incurred in service and denied his claim for service connection. For his claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, the Board noted incomplete records from VA facilities and a private hospital, which prevented a determination on whether additional disability resulted from VA treatment.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection due to a lack of evidence linking his current cardiac disability to his military service.

The veteran's claim for recognition as a former prisoner of war (POW) and VA benefits was denied due to insufficient evidence supporting his claimed POW status.

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

The VA determined that the veteran's atherosclerotic heart disease does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under either the old or new rating criteria.

The Board found that the veteran's coronary artery disease with hypertension and unstable angina preexisted his periods of active service, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD does not render him unable to care for most of his daily personal needs without regular personal assistance from others, nor does it result in an inability to protect himself from the hazards and dangers of his daily environment. Therefore, special monthly compensation benefits by reason of the need for aid and attendance of another person are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for heart disease, determined to be a direct result of the veteran's military service.

The Board has determined that there is no new and material evidence to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for heart disability, resulting in a denial.

The Board found that the veteran's heart disorder is not currently manifested and denied his claim for service connection. The veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was assigned a noncompensable rating, as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under either the old or new VA Rating Schedule. For mechanical low back pain, the Board found that the current evidence does not support an increased rating beyond 20 percent.