The Board found that the service-connected conditions did not contribute to the veteran's cause of death, which was congestive heart failure. The Board concluded that pes planus and anxiety disorder were not related to the veteran's immobility or edema.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence in the claims file which establishes that a service-connected disability caused or materially contributed to the veteran's cause of death.
- Claimed conditions
- Congestive heart failure, Bilateral pes planus, Generalized anxiety disorder, Malaria
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- May 2, 2007
- Citation
- 0712966
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for heart condition was granted with an effective date of August 1, 2019. The decision is based on evidence showing exposure to diesel and gas fuel during service.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal of the issue of service connection for 9400 mental disorders, anxiety disorders, and generalized anxiety disorder was dismissed due to concurrent appeals. The claim is considered a supplemental claim for an already adjudicated issue.
- Granted
The Veteran's accrued benefits claim for reimbursement of expenses related to his last sickness is granted, with a total amount of $37,366.56.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral pes planus is not service-connected due to a duty-to-assist error, and remands the case for further examination and opinion.
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