The Veteran's death was found to be due to his service-connected neuroendocrine carcinoma, and the orthopedic problems were also found to be related to his military service. The skin disorder claim is pending as it requires a VA examination.
The deciding factor: Service connection granted for cause of death due to service-connected neuroendocrine carcinoma and for orthopedic problems related to service. Skin disorder claim remains pending as further evaluation by a VA examiner is needed.
- Claimed conditions
- Neuroendocrine carcinoma, Orthopedic problems (lower back and bilateral knee disabilities)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 23, 2018
- Citation
- 1811309
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for neuroendocrine carcinoma and removal of intestine due to cancer are being remanded. The VA is required to schedule a TERA examination to determine if the cancers are related to service, including exposure to herbicides, and whether they originated as soft-tissue sarcomas.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for neuroendocrine carcinoma and removal of intestine due to cancer are being remanded. The VA is required to schedule a TERA examination to determine if the cancers are related to service, including exposure to herbicides, and whether they originated as soft-tissue sarcomas.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for neuroendocrine carcinoma and removal of intestine due to cancer are being remanded. The VA is required to schedule a TERA examination to determine if the cancers are related to service, including exposure to herbicides, and whether they originated as soft-tissue sarcomas.
- Denied
The Veteran's cause of death, neuroendocrine carcinoma and liver cancer, was not found to be related to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection for the cause of death is denied.
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