Ischemic heart disease Board decisions

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an original rating in excess of 20 percent for chest wall pain due to broken wire sutures following coronary artery bypass surgery, as his service-connected disability is rated based on its current manifestations.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no well-grounded claim. The appellant argued that her evidence showed a direct causal connection between the veteran's PTSD and his fatal illness(es).

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused by a qualifying additional disability resulting from VA hospitalization, medical treatment, or examination. The cause of death was listed as 'complete heart block due to, or as consequence of ischemic heart disease,' with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease noted as contributing to the death.

The VA granted service connection for coronary artery disease and low back injury, but denied a higher initial evaluation for the low back injury.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to lack of evidence linking his lung cancer and heart disease to service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The claim for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits was dismissed as no claim had been filed.

The veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and other disabilities render him unable to attend to his daily needs without the assistance of another person, meeting the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and a heart disability are not well grounded.,However, his claim for an increased rating for malaria is well grounded.

The veteran's death was due to arteriosclerotic heart disease, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, and alcohol abuse. The cause of death is not service-connected or related to a service-connected disability.

The veteran's death was due to arteriosclerotic heart disease, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, and alcohol abuse. The cause of death is not service-connected or related to a service-connected condition.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his coronary artery disease was denied as he failed to report for a scheduled VA examination without good cause.

The Board has determined that the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death is not well-grounded, as there is no medical evidence to support a link between the veteran's service-connected conditions and his untimely death.

The Board determined that there was no evidence linking any service-connected disability to the veteran's cause of death, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, concluding that his fatal heart disease was not causally linked to service and a preponderance of evidence supported this decision.

The Board denied service connection for a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) that the veteran claimed was secondary to his service-connected ischemic heart disease, finding no evidence linking the CVA to either condition.

The Board has determined that the service-connected left leg phlebitis contributed to the cause of death, and thus grants the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, pulmonary tuberculosis, beriberi, and dysentery are all denied. The Board found that the veteran does not have current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. 1151 as there was no medical evidence showing that any VA treatment or surgical procedure caused his death.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for coronary artery disease as secondary to PTSD due to a lack of competent evidence linking the current condition to the service-connected disability.

The veteran's current evaluation of 60 percent for rheumatic heart disease is not sufficient to meet the criteria for a higher rating under both old and new VA regulations.

The Board found that the veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a broken nose, sinusitis, arthritis, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and emphysema, are not well-grounded. The evidence did not show any in-service injury or disease that would support these claims.