Lung cancer decisions — 2019

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to lack of evidence linking lung cancer and multiple myeloma to his service-connected disabilities or to exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer, finding that the Veteran's lung cancer was not related to his in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's lung cancer and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of evidence regarding service connection for cause of death and exposure to radiation during service. The claim will be further developed by VA.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lung cancer and Parkinson's disease is being remanded due to the need to verify his in-service exposure to toxins, including herbicide agents (including commercial herbicide agents), TCE, benzene, PCE, lead, PAH and PCB.,New evidence received suggests a possible link between the Veteran's conditions and his military service. However, without verification of his claimed exposures, it is not clear if these conditions are related to his time in the military.

The Board has granted service connection for lung cancer and DIC benefits based on the Veteran's death due to this condition. Lung cancer is presumed to have been incurred in service due to exposure to herbicides, specifically Agent Orange.

The Veteran's lung cancer, prostate cancer, and diabetes mellitus have been granted service connection. Service connection for hypertension is pending due to remand.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination and outstanding records, including CT scans of the chest. The Veteran's lung cancer claim will be reconsidered with these additional pieces of evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, lung cancer, and basal cell carcinoma due to potential herbicide exposure in Korea. The AOJ is instructed to verify the Veteran's alleged exposure through JSRRC and schedule VA examinations.

The Veteran's lung cancer, claimed as due to asbestos exposure during service, is granted. The cause of the Veteran's death is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for an additional opinion regarding whether lung cancer substantially contributed to the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for lung cancer service connection and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, as there are outstanding records needed and a need for further medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee condition has been reopened and denied.,The Veteran's lung cancer claim is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's lung cancer is no longer active and does not result in residuals or require ongoing treatment, thus the permanent total rating for lung cancer is denied.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for the Veteran's cause of death due to new and material evidence. However, the appeal is remanded as there are outstanding military records needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for clarification of opinions. The claims are related as they all involve conditions that have been linked to non-small cell lung cancer.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding no evidence to support a link between his lung cancer and active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, ischemic heart disease, and lung cancer due to herbicide exposure. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service herbicide exposure or direct service connection.

The Board denied the reduction of the lung cancer rating from 100% to 0%, but granted a 10% evaluation for multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's lung cancer is unclear whether it was a primary diagnosis or metastasis of his skin cancer. The Board has ordered further development to clarify the nature of the Veteran's lung cancer.