The Veteran's death was initially attributed to rectosigmoid cancer, but later identified bladder cancer. The claim for service connection and DIC benefits based on this information is denied as there are no new and material evidence within the one-year period following the January 2014 denial.
The deciding factor: No new and material evidence was received within a year of the January 2014 decision to support the claim for service connection or DIC benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- rectosigmoid cancer, bladder cancer
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2026
- Citation
- A26009563
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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