The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause or contribute substantially to his death. Cancer was not manifested during service.
The deciding factor: Service-connected disabilities did not play a substantial role in the Veteran's death, and cancer was not linked to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- gunshot wound of the left forearm, gunshot wound of the right thigh with partial paralysis of the sciatic nerve and right lower extremity weakness, donor site bone graft left leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2012
- Citation
- 1213752
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination for scars related to the Veteran's service-connected gunshot wound and abdominal scars.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain private treatment records and VA examination reports, including a PTSD, hearing loss, and gunshot wound residuals of the left forearm examinations.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran is not in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including gunshot wounds, tinnitus, scar, and bilateral hearing loss. The Board denied the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that an effective date of April 30, 1999 is warranted for the award of TDIU due to the veteran's service-connected disabilities.
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