The Veteran's death was due to a service-connected disability (ischemic heart disease including coronary artery disease) that contributed substantially or materially to his cause of death. The Appellant is also entitled to burial benefits as she personally incurred expenses related to the Veteran's funeral and burial.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows ischemic heart disease, presumptively linked to Agent Orange exposure, affected a vital organ (the heart) and was contributory to the Veteran's cause of death. The Appellant certified that she personally paid for the Veteran's funeral and burial expenses.
- Claimed conditions
- ischemic heart disease (including coronary artery disease), acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24051081
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