The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to his death, and thus granted benefits for the cause of death. The appellant was also determined eligible for Chapter 35 education benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further evaluation. The initial ratings for bronchial asthma with bronchitis, erectile dysfunction (ED), coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, left carotid artery blockage status post endarterectomy, cerebral vascular accident (CVA), double bypass heart surgery with lower heart valve replacement, painful sternotomy scar secondary to heart surgery, hyperlipidemia, type two diabetes mellitus (DM-II), chronic sinusitis, recurrent colonic polyps, left middle finger condition, and left ring finger condition are also remanded.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that there is not sufficient evidence to establish a link between any in-service conditions and the Veteran's death. The Board concluded that the Veteran's lung cancer was not related to his asbestos exposure during service, and that his failure to thrive was more likely due to his dementia rather than his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's cause of death was dysrhythmia due to cardiopulmonary failure and cardiac arrest, with PVD listed as a significant condition. The Board found service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is warranted based on his exposure to herbicides during service, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the cases due to missed examinations and requests for additional evidence. The Veteran's claims for service connection are not yet decided.