Lung cancer decisions — 2013
105 indexed Board decisions in 2013.
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 2013
The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current respiratory disorder as a result of service, including exposure to asbestos. The claim is denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2013
The Board has remanded the claim for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA physician with an opinion regarding the cause of death. The appellant is also being provided additional VCAA notice.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2013
The appellant seeks DIC benefits for the cause of her husband's death, which is being reviewed under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 due to alleged failure by VA to properly treat his lung cancer in a timely manner.
- Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2013
The Board has determined that the Veteran had exposure to herbicides during his service in Thailand, which is sufficient for service connection of the cause of death due to myocardial infarction. The claim is granted.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2013
The Veteran's lung cancer was found to be metastatic from melanoma, which is not considered a condition associated with herbicide exposure. The Board denied the claim as there is no evidence of primary lung cancer.
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