The veteran's death was ruled due to colon cancer, but the evidence does not support a finding that this condition is service-connected. The appellant's claims for psoriasis, heart disease, and sterility were also denied as there is no established service connection.
The deciding factor: There is insufficient medical evidence linking any of the claimed conditions (psoriasis, heart disease, or sterility) to military service or herbicide exposure in Vietnam.
- Claimed conditions
- Colon Cancer, Psoriasis, Heart Disease, Sterility
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 28, 2007
- Citation
- 0709111
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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