The Veteran's death was caused by metastatic bladder cancer, which the VA does not consider service-connected. The claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is also denied as there is no evidence of a 100% disability rating for at least 10 years immediately preceding death.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bladder cancer was not shown to be service-connected and the VA does not consider it related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 as he did not have a 100% disability rating for at least 10 years immediately preceding death.
- Claimed conditions
- metastatic bladder cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 13, 2011
- Citation
- 1126247
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his metastatic bladder cancer was likely incurred in or caused by his active service due to exposure to toxic chemicals, including benzene.
- Granted
The Veteran's cause of death was metastatic bladder cancer, which is a presumptive condition due to herbicide exposure. The effective date for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death has been granted as April 1, 2018.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the cause of death due to metastatic bladder cancer, finding that the evidence is in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's condition was related to his military service. The appeal is granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further investigation and adjudication regarding service connection for cause of death due to exposure to hazardous contaminants other than radiation at Kirtland Air Force Base, and for a claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 related to negligence in performing an incomplete resection surgery.
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