The Veteran's brain tumor is not service-connected, and the claim for accrued benefits purposes has been denied.,Special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound was also denied.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence showing a link between the Veteran’s brain tumor and his service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The cause of death listed on the death certificate was malignant neoplasm of the brain.
- Claimed conditions
- malignant neoplasm of brain
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2019
- Citation
- A19001932
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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