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This case shows how a service connected condition such as PTSD can cause disability and death.
The widow had private medical opinions and even two fairly negative VA medical opinions did include some support for the claim.
http://www.va.gov/vetapp07/files1/0700083.txt
"The veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his
fatal lung cancer in that it played a material causal role in
his use of tobacco products after service. The veteran's use
of tobacco products caused the disease that is directly
linked to the veteran's demise"
"ORDER
Service connection for the veteran's cause of death is
granted, subject to the laws and regulations governing the
payment of monetary benefits"
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