Lung cancer decisions — 2024

The Veteran's lung cancer and skin disability are being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of his skin condition and securing relevant VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lung cancer and obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate medical opinions. The cases are now pending further review.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence sufficient to readjudicate the claims for service connection for lung cancer and brain cancer has been received. The AOJ is required to readjudicate these claims on the merits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for small cell lung cancer was denied in November 2019. The appeal was dismissed as the RO granted the claim posthumously, with a full award of benefits.

The Veteran's lung cancer residuals prior to July 28, 2016 were not productive of decreased pulmonary function. Since then, they have not been either.

The Veteran's death was caused by non-small cell lung cancer, which is presumed to be related to his service due to exposure to herbicide agents while serving aboard a ship within 12 nautical miles of Vietnam. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the cause of the Veteran's lung cancer, which was related to service exposure. The VA is instructed to obtain a new opinion from an appropriate clinician.

The Board denied service connection for a left thumb disability and bilateral hearing loss disability. The lung cancer claim is remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's left thumb disability or bilateral hearing loss due to lack of current disability during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart condition, diabetes mellitus, type II, emphysema, irritable colon syndrome, and lung cancer are remanded due to new evidence received. A VA examination is required as the issues involve complex medical questions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's small cell lung cancer and its relation to service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, smoke and other residuals while fire-fighting, and/or asbestos.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for salivary gland cancer with metastatic lung cancer, attributing it to herbicide exposure. The VA examiner found no medical evidence linking the salivary gland cancer to military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, metastatic lung cancer, is presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. As a result, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Veteran's cause of death is granted as a result of service connection under the PACT Act. Dependency and indemnity compensation remains pending due to remand.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate opinions regarding exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and secondary service connection for pancreatic and lung cancers.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran died and there is no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of his claim.

The Veteran's lung cancer is related to his exposure to herbicide agents during service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating, service connection for right foot condition and lung cancer are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and etiology opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in VA's duty to assist, and further review is needed to determine if the Veteran's fatal lung cancer was related to his service-connected asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection due to his service-connected bladder cancer. The issues of thyroid and lung cancers are dismissed as the Appellant requested withdrawal. The issue of erectile dysfunction is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's lung cancer is granted service connection due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The liver cancer issue remains pending and requires further examination.