Section 121.180  Contributory Causes of Death

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.