The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and his pulmonary tuberculosis is not presumed to have been related to service. The cause of death was attributed to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to other conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a direct link between the veteran's service or exposure to radiation/Agent Orange and his pulmonary tuberculosis or other causes of death, nor could it be presumed that he developed these conditions during service or within the required timeframes after service.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary tuberculosis, esophagitis, alcohol abuse, anemia
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 10, 2001
- Citation
- 0118025
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