The Veteran's metastatic adenocarcinoma with metastases to the bone, liver, adrenal glands and lymph nodes was granted service connection as secondary to his PTSD. The cause of death due to metastatic adenocarcinoma of unknown etiology is also considered secondary to his alcohol use.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's metastatic adenocarcinoma with metastases to the bone, liver, adrenal glands and lymph nodes was caused by his in-service exposure to herbicides (Agent Orange) and his self-medication with alcohol for PTSD symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- lung cancer, metastatic adenocarcinoma with metastases to the bone, liver, adrenal glands and lymph nodes
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2017
- Citation
- 1759897
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