The veteran died in August 1985 due to prostate cancer with metastases. The appellant claims that the death was caused by VA medical treatment, and seeks DIC under section 1151 of Title 38, United States Code.
The deciding factor: The Board found insufficient clinical evidence to support metastasis diagnosis in September 1980, suggesting misdiagnosis by VA which may have led to improper treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- carcinoma of the prostate, chronic renal failure
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2001
- Citation
- 0110851
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
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