The Veteran's death was caused by esophageal cancer, which is service-connected due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The appeal for DIC under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is dismissed as moot.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's esophageal cancer was found to be related to his service-connected herbicide exposure, which contributed substantially to his death.
- Claimed conditions
- esophageal cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 18, 2009
- Citation
- 0930896
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