The Veteran's cause of death was due to a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm and myocardial infarction, which were not service-connected. The Board denied the claims for DIC based on service connection for the cause of death, as well as for death pension benefits.
The deciding factor: The causes of death (ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm and myocardial infarction) were not related to the Veteran's service or any service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- cardiogenic shock, myocardial infarction (MI), ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 9, 2013
- Citation
- 1328616
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding his service connection claims. The VA will obtain these necessary evaluations in order to provide a proper determination.
- Granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the claim for service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, finding that there was no evidence linking his military service to any of the conditions listed on his death certificate.
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