The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not contribute to his death, and no other conditions were deemed contributory. The cause of death was attributed to pulmonary embolism or myocardial infarction with diarrhea as a significant condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's service-connected ankylosis of the right ankle and ulcerating scar did not contribute to his death, and any potential contributing factors were more likely related to his cardiovascular problems and malnutrition.
- Claimed conditions
- Cardiac arrest, Diarrhea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2010
- Citation
- 1020741
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