The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was due to renal cell carcinoma, which is service-connected based on in-service exposure to jet engine fuel and other contaminants. The appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.
The deciding factor: The medical opinion provided by Dr. W.G. concluded that the Veteran's death was service connected due to his in-service exposure to jet engine fuel and other contaminants, which triggered the development of renal cell carcinoma.
- Claimed conditions
- renal cell carcinoma, diabetes mellitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2013
- Citation
- 1328906
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