Lung cancer decisions — 2003
64 indexed Board decisions in 2003.
Badges describe the whole decision, not the outcome for every condition listed. An appeal can grant one issue and deny or remand another. Check the original decision for each issue; these outcomes do not predict your claim.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2003
The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking lung cancer to military service and that ischemic heart disease did not contribute to his death.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2003
The veteran died of lung cancer, which was presumed to be caused by exposure to ionizing radiation. The claim for accrued benefits is denied as no periodic monetary benefits were due and unpaid at the time of his death.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2003
The Board found that the veteran's scleroderma and lung cancer were not related to his service, including exposure to Agent Orange. Therefore, the cause of death was not incurred in or aggravated by military service.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2003
The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and denied entitlement to accrued benefits due to lack of legal merit.
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