The Veteran's death was caused by lung cancer, which is now service-connected. The appellant received a burial allowance and transportation reimbursement but her claim for a plot or interment allowance was denied as the Veteran was buried in a state veterans cemetery.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cause of death (lung cancer) has been found to be related to his military service, thus granting service connection for the cause of death. The appellant received burial benefits and transportation reimbursement but her claim for a plot or interment allowance was denied as the Veteran was buried in a state veterans cemetery.
- Claimed conditions
- Malignant neoplasm of the lung
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- July 25, 2024
- Citation
- A24040936
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