The veteran's death was due to generalized carcinomatosis resulting from carcinoma of the bladder, which developed during his military service. The claim for DIC benefits is granted effective August 26, 1991.
The deciding factor: The evidence established that the disability leading to the veteran's death (carcinoma of the bladder) was incurred during his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Generalized carcinomatosis, Carcinoma of the bladder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2001
- Citation
- 0122717
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
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