Lung cancer decisions — 2018

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was due to his COPD, which is considered a contributory cause of death. The service connection for this condition is deemed direct and not related to asbestos exposure.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his lung cancer to his military service or any other service-connected disability.

The Veteran's lung cancer is granted as service connected due to exposure in Hiroshima, Japan. His right knee arthritis remains at a 10% rating.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at West Valley Medical Center on November 24, 2013 are being remanded for further development and consideration under the Millennium Bill Act. The Board assumes that the treatment was 'emergency treatment' due to the Veteran's state of health and distress.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and lung cancer due to lack of in-service diagnosis or exposure. The claim for PTSD was remanded.

The Veteran's death was not caused by his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The cause of death listed on the official certificate was pneumonia, secondary to lung cancer and acute renal failure, with COPD contributing significantly.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents and toxic hazards, including jet fuel, corrosive chemicals, and smoke. The Veteran is also seeking service connection for lung cancer or residuals thereof.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and lung cancer due to herbicide exposure. Service connection is also granted for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for lung cancer, obstructive sleep apnea, and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a permanent and total evaluation for his lung cancer residuals, finding that the disability does not meet the criteria under VA regulations.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to myocardial infarction caused by respiratory failure and lung cancer. The Board denied an earlier effective date prior to June 5, 2000 for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's lung nodules are cancer and if they were caused by exposure to ionizing radiation during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cause of death due to lung cancer, attributing it to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not establish a direct link between service and lung cancer.

The Veteran's death was caused by lung cancer, which is not service-connected. The Board found that the Veteran's asbestosis, diagnosed after service, was more likely due to post-service exposure rather than in-service exposure.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer, right ankle disability, and ulcers as there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury that could be linked to these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer, thyroid cancer, and bilateral cataracts due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service. The Board also denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for lung cancer and thyroid cancer on the grounds that VA medical care did not cause or substantially contribute to the development of these cancers.

The Veteran's death was not caused by or related to his service or a service-connected disability. Service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed as moot because he has been receiving a 100% schedular disability rating for his service-connected colorectal cancer and stage IV lung cancer, which qualifies him for the full benefits sought.

The Veteran's death from lung cancer is not considered an accrued benefits claim as the Appellant filed it more than a year after his death.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and coronary artery disease have been rated at 70% disabling since May 27, 2011. The Board finds that these conditions alone are sufficient to prevent the Veteran from securing or following any form of substantially gainful employment.