The Board found that the cause of death was arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease, which is not related to service-connected conditions. The veteran's PTSD and alcoholism are also not considered contributory causes of his death.
The deciding factor: The Board concluded that the cause of death (arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease) was not due to a condition incurred or aggravated by active service.
- Claimed conditions
- Arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), Alcohol dependence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2000
- Citation
- 0002014
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