The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to uremia, retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy and metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma. The claim for accrued benefits based on a claim for cancer submitted by the veteran was also denied.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence established that the causes of the veteran's death were not related to his service or any service-connected condition, including exposure to asbestos.
- Claimed conditions
- uremia, retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy, metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 5, 2008
- Citation
- 0818665
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's cause of death.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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