The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by, or substantially or materially contributed to by, a disability incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service. Specifically, cardiomyopathy, which caused the Veteran's death, was not shown in service and there is no causal link between his death and exposure to asbestos during active service.
The deciding factor: The medical opinion indicated that the Veteran's heart condition (cardiomyopathy) was less likely than not related to in-service exposure to asbestos. The cause of death listed on his death certificate was cardiomyopathy, with chronic renal failure as a significant contributing factor but not resulting in the underlying cause.
- Claimed conditions
- Cardiomyopathy, Chronic Renal Failure
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- April 17, 2014
- Citation
- 1417353
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's heart conditions and their relation to service. The Veteran is asked to provide an addendum opinion from a qualified medical professional.
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