The veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability.,The appellant is not eligible for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 as the veteran did not meet the requirement of having been continuously rated totally disabled for a period of ten years prior to his death.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence showing that any service-connected disability caused or contributed substantially or materially to cause the veteran's death. The medical records showed no relationship between the carcinoid tumor and the veteran's service-connected disabilities.,The appellant is not eligible for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 as the veteran did not meet the requirement of having been continuously rated totally disabled for a period of ten years prior to his death.
- Claimed conditions
- Carcinoid Tumor, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), Back Injury with Lumbosacral Strain Syndrome and Sciatic Neuritis, Bilateral Frozen Feet, Cold Injuries to Bilateral Hands
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0819752
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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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