The Board has determined that the veteran's death was caused by his lung cancer, which is presumed to have been incurred due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and survivors' and dependents' educational assistance under Chapter 35 of the United States Code, Title 38 has therefore been granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran had confirmed service in the Republic of Vietnam after January 9, 1962 and was diagnosed with lung cancer within 30 years following his tour of duty. The medical evidence supported the presumption of herbicide exposure causing the veteran's lung cancer.
- Claimed conditions
- stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension, lung cancer
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 16, 2001
- Citation
- 0113743
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