The Veteran died of metastatic esophageal carcinoma, with significant contributing condition being carcinoma of the colon. The appellant contends that his service-connected osteomyelitis aggravated his cancer and hastened his death.
The deciding factor: The examiner is to determine whether the Veteran's service-connected osteomyelitis caused or contributed to his death from metastatic esophageal carcinoma and carcinoma of the colon.
- Claimed conditions
- metastatic esophageal carcinoma, carcinoma of the colon
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 17, 2010
- Citation
- 1022462
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the cause of death due to metastatic esophageal carcinoma, which is presumed to be caused by herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for carcinoma of the colon was dismissed due to a late filing.
- Granted
The Veteran's cause of death was not related to herbicide agent exposure, but service connection for the cause of death is granted due to a current disability (metastatic esophageal carcinoma) and a causal relationship established on a direct basis.
- Denied
The Veteran's cause of death is not related to service, and the appellant is not recognized as his surviving spouse for death pension purposes.
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