Section 104.170  Contributory Causes of Death

a)         Evidence of contributory causes must be supported by:

1)         Statements from the Veterans Administration that such contributory causes have been so established to the satisfaction of the Veterans Administration and dependency 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 for consideration.