The Veteran's cause of death is found to be related to his service-connected coronary artery disease, which was presumed to have been incurred as a result of herbicide exposure during service in the Republic of Vietnam. The claim for cancer of the left parotid gland for accrued benefits purposes remains pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cause of death is due to his service-connected coronary artery disease, which was presumed to be caused by herbicide exposure during service in the Gulf War.
- Claimed conditions
- cancer of the left parotid gland
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2011
- Citation
- 1135021
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining his military personnel records and verifying any exposure to herbicides.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and Social Security Administration records. The VA will also obtain addendum opinions regarding the Veteran's low back, bilateral leg, bilateral foot disorders, and headaches.
- Denied
The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure and denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, cancer of the right glottic larynx, and cancer of the left parotid gland as they are not shown to be related to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to Agent Orange during his military service in Thailand and Korea.
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