The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of dates and circumstances of observation by a fellow service member at Camp O'Donnell. The veteran's cause of death is being considered based on new evidence.
The deciding factor: Further investigation into the presence of the veteran's fellow service member during his captivity period is required to determine if he observed localized edema.
- Claimed conditions
- localized edema
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2004
- Citation
- 0427846
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Granted
The Board finds that the veteran's death was due to atherosclerotic heart disease, which is presumed to be linked to his service as a prisoner of war. The appellant's claim for accrued benefits is also granted.
- Denied
The Board denied the claim as there was no evidence showing a disability incurred or aggravated by service that caused or contributed to the veteran's death.
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