The Veteran's cause of death was listed as acute respiratory arrest, pneumonia, atrial fibrillation, and acute renal failure. The VA physician concluded that these conditions were not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking them to his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA physician found no evidence in the claim file or medical records indicating a connection between the Veteran's service and any of the listed conditions contributing to death.
- Claimed conditions
- Acute respiratory arrest, Pneumonia, Atrial fibrillation, Acute renal failure, Acidosis
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2016
- Citation
- 1603460
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