The Board has determined that the veteran's death is caused by a service-connected condition, rhabdomyosarcoma, which was etiologically related to his exposure to carcinogenic chemicals during military service. The claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death is granted.
The deciding factor: Dr. Hassan's medical reports supported the claim that the veteran's fatal rhabdomyosarcoma was due to in-service exposure to carcinogenic chemicals, which contributed substantially and materially to his death.
- Claimed conditions
- rhabdomyosarcoma
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 17, 2005
- Citation
- 0522345
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