The Board found that the Veteran's astrocytoma, a radiogenic disease, was not related to his military service or exposure to ionizing radiation. The cause of death due to astrocytoma is therefore denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a link between the Veteran's astrocytoma and his military service or exposure to ionizing radiation.
- Claimed conditions
- astrocytoma
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 28, 2011
- Citation
- 1116565
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The Veteran's cause of death is remanded for further review due to new evidence submitted by the Appellant suggesting a possible link between his astrocytoma and exposure to herbicides during service. The DIC claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection issue.
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