The veteran's death was caused by ischemic heart disease, which is a POW presumptive disease with a history of localized edema during captivity. The appellant's DIC claim was granted as the cause of death was service-connected.
The deciding factor: Ischemic heart disease, a POW presumptive condition, contributed to the veteran's death due to its association with localized edema experienced during his time as a prisoner of war.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease, Cerebrovascular accident, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Myocardial infarction
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 27, 2001
- Citation
- 0117191
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