Amending death certificate

Question:

Am applying for survivor benefits. MOS was truck mechanic, and was on artillery in Korea;  he died of AML leukemia. They want further proof. Service officer suggested amending death certificate. To B-cell leukemia says helps, you think?

Jim's Reply:

Amending a death certificate sometimes clears a path to survivor benefits. I agree with your service officer, it's worth a try.