The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected inactive pulmonary tuberculosis did not contribute substantially or materially to his death, and thus denied DIC benefits.
The deciding factor: The VA medical opinion determined that the Veteran's service-connected inactive pulmonary tuberculosis did not cause or contribute to his death from metastatic prostate cancer.
- Claimed conditions
- Metastatic prostate cancer, Inactive pulmonary tuberculosis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 31, 2016
- Citation
- 1641928
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, attributing it to his exposure to water contaminants at Camp Lejeune during military service.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to his service-connected inactive pulmonary tuberculosis. The claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 was denied as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for receiving compensation at a 100% rate.
- Granted
The Veteran's prostate cancer, presumed to be due to herbicide exposure in service, is found to have caused his death. Service connection for the cause of his death is granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's death was caused by end-stage liver disease due to hepatitis C and alcohol use. Service connection for the cause of death is denied as there is no evidence linking his hepatitis C or other service-connected conditions to his death.
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