The Veteran's death was caused by renal cell carcinoma, which the Board found to be related to his exposure to herbicide agents during service. The claim for DIC based on service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death is granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence established a link between the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange and his development of renal cell carcinoma, leading to his death.
- Claimed conditions
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20054635
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