Song

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Song I am a widow of 2 vets, my last husband was USMC Danang Vietnam.
Their compensation does not continue after their death. In my case, VA pulled my husband's comp money right out of our joint checking account within a few weeks after his death.
They dont do that anymore but there is some paperwork a survivor needs to file to get the last check back..these days.
If your husband dies with a claim in progress ( such as an AO claim as advised above) you will need to substitute yourself as the claimant and continue the claim with any evidence the VA will ask for.
The death certificate as to the Primary and secondary contributing causes of death is the most controlling factor in most DIC claims.( unless the veteran had 100% P & T in affect for ten full and continuous years at death)
Gastone mentioned an autopsy because I had thought this was a DIC case and had to delete my whole response. An autopsy can be critical to DIC claims in some cases.
I am parsing info that is all here under this forum as to DIC.....
Is he being treated by the VA for the cancer?
You would have to know the exact medical terms for the type of cancer he has, and make sure to file what cancer was first diagnosed and if the second cancer was metastazied from the first cancer?
I have seen a few widow's claims for cancers on the presumptive list that VA denied because they caused death but were not related to the veteran's diagnosed AO cancer condition...but all of that is down the road.............
Your husband needs to get the exact diagnosis , to file the claim with, and he needs to get a full copy of his medical records.
As a widow I received SSA survivors benefits ,in mere weeks or months, after my husband died  yet my initial DIC claim took almost 3 years.You might be eligible for survivors benefits from SSA if your husband dies. They have a web site with that info.
But my AO death claim went faster ...2 years I think. And since then VA has tried to speed up DIC claims.
But the most important thing your husband can do is apply for the conditions he has now.
. "But last month he was diagnosed larynx cancer and lung cancer and his heart also some thing wrong "
You need to find out what the heart condition is, and if it is Ischemic heart disease, CAD, or atherosclerotic heart disease ,that is how you should word that disability on the claim.
Has he contacted his last vet rep- if he had one, for his last VA award letter... to help him with this new claim?
 

If he gets all his medical care from the VA, stop in at any Vet Service Organization (DAV, VFW, VVFW or my choice Marine Corps League), ask a rep to file an FDC with your shopping list of recently Diagnosed conditions.
He a Nam Vet (Boots on the Ground) so he'll get Nehmer'd for anything even remotly associated with AO. Let the VA figure it out. With the FDC Claim, you should have a Decision and possible SMC S (1) Housebound Award ($34?.00 per mos) within 4 - 6 months.
Not the most popular topic, having an Autopsy, is somewhat crucial. My brother-in law passed away from Cancer back in 15. Spent the last month in VA Hospis, they took great care of him. For what it's worth, if a Vet dies in a VA hospital, the requested Autopsy is free and there are a couple other financial perks as well, that aren't available if he dies in a private hospital.
KEEP IN MIND, the widow/er of a Vet will lose all Comp/Pension/DAV Property Tax Exemption Bennies, if she/he remarries, another distasteful subject.
Semper Fi

Public Health
 
Veterans' Diseases Associated with Agent Orange

VA assumes that certain diseases can be related to a Veteran's qualifying military service. We call these "presumptive diseases."
VA has recognized certain cancers and other health problems as presumptive diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service. Veterans and their survivors may be eligible for benefits for these diseases
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·         AL Amyloidosis
A rare disease caused when an abnormal protein, amyloid, enters tissues or organs
·         Chronic B-cell Leukemias
A type of cancer which affects white blood cells
·         Chloracne (or similar acneform disease)
A skin condition that occurs soon after exposure to chemicals and looks like common forms of acne seen in teenagers. Under VA's rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of exposure to herbicides.
·         Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
A disease characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from the body’s inability to respond properly to the hormone insulin
·         Hodgkin's Disease
A malignant lymphoma (cancer) characterized by progressive enlargement of the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen, and by progressive anemia
·         Ischemic Heart Disease
A disease characterized by a reduced supply of blood to the heart, that leads to chest pain
·         Multiple Myeloma
A cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell in bone marrow
·         Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
A group of cancers that affect the lymph glands and other lymphatic tissue
·         Parkinson's Disease
A progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects muscle movement
·         Peripheral Neuropathy, Early-Onset
A nervous system condition that causes numbness, tingling, and motor weakness. Under VA's rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of herbicide exposure.
·         Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
A disorder characterized by liver dysfunction and by thinning and blistering of the skin in sun-exposed areas. Under VA's rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of exposure to herbicides.
·         Prostate Cancer
Cancer of the prostate; one of the most common cancers among men
·         Respiratory Cancers (includes lung cancer)
Cancers of the lung, larynx, trachea, and bronchus
·         Soft Tissue Sarcomas (other than osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, or mesothelioma)
A group of different types of cancers in body tissues such as muscle, fat, blood and lymph vessels, and connective tissues
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There are steps Veterans can take to help prevent heart disease, cancer, and other common diseases of aging. Get the recommended health screenings, eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and don't smoke. Learn more about healthy living.
Children with birth defects
VA presumes certain birth defects in children of Vietnam and Korea Veterans are associated with Veterans' qualifying military service.
Veterans with Lou Gehrig's Disease
VA presumes Lou Gehrig's Disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS) diagnosed in all Veterans who had 90 days or more continuous active military service is related to their service, although ALS is not related to Agent Orange exposure.
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