Denied
The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, to include coronary artery disease, and also denied special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance and housebound status.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that the Veteran had ischemic heart disease or CAD at any time since his June 2023 claim for benefits, nor was there sufficient evidence to show he needed regular aid and attendance due to his sole service-connected disability of hypertension.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease (IHD), to include coronary artery disease (CAD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25016031
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