Ill. Admin. Code tit. 95, § 121.180 – Contributory Causes of Death | Midpage
§ 121.180
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 95, § 121.180
Contributory Causes of Death
AUTHORITY: Implementing Section 2b of the Department of Veterans Affairs Act [20 ILCS 2805/2b] and authorized by Section 2.9. of the Department of Veterans Affairs Act [20 ILCS 2805].DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
a) Evidence of contributory causes must be supported by:
1) Statements from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs that such contributory causes have been so established and dependency and indemnity compensation awarded;
2) Statements from physicians who have been aware of the nature and degree of the veteran's service-connected disabilities; and
3) Statements from other persons who possess knowledge of this nature.
b) Other service-connected disabilities will not be considered in determining eligibility for compensation under this Part.