The veteran's cause of death was caused by septic shock, community acquired pneumonia IV and pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) 111, with azotemia. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence is against service connection for the cause of death. For non-service-connected pension benefits, the appellant did not meet the eligibility criteria as her service was not considered qualifying recognized service.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service was not considered qualifying recognized service and therefore did not meet the eligibility requirements for non-service-connected death pension benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- septic shock, community acquired pneumonia IV and pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) 111, azotemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0621799
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