Lung cancer decisions — 2024

The Veteran's residuals of lung cancer, status post lobectomy, were granted service connection.,The Veteran's cause of death due to lung cancer was also granted service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for a permanent and total evaluation due to service-connected lung cancer has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board has denied service connection for lung cancer and remanded the issues of service connection for thyroid disorder and lumbosacral strain due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unemployable since June 1, 2020. The Board has granted TDIU and assigned June 1, 2020 as the effective date. The Veteran is also entitled to DEA benefits from June 1, 2020.

The Veteran's hypertension, lung cancer, trunk scars, and PTSD have been granted service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in Vietnam. The PACT Act has added hypertension to the list of presumptive diseases.,Service connection for lung cancer is granted based on the presumption of herbicide agent exposure and the Veteran's current diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for breast cancer and lung cancer due to a lack of medical opinions regarding their etiology. The breast cancer claim is related to presumed exposure to Agent Orange, while the lung cancer claim requires clarification on whether it is primary bronchogenic cancer or metastasized from breast cancer.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including those for peripheral neuropathy and TDIU. Effective dates are also being considered.

The Board has granted service connection for metastatic small cell lung cancer, liver metastases of primary lung cancer, and osseous and hepatic metastases of lung cancer on a secondary basis due to the Veteran's in-service exposure to toxic chemicals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for respiratory disorders, including pulmonary fibrosis and COPD, finding that there was no evidence of a link between these conditions and his military service or exposure to harmful substances.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lung cancer due to asbestos exposure and for the cause of death, as there are inconsistencies in previous opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's smoking history and his asbestos exposure. The case is being returned for further review.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for squamous cell lung cancer and lymph node squamous cell carcinoma have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD has been remanded, as the issue is related to his service-connected lung cancer.

The Board has determined that the case must be returned to the RO for corrective action regarding the noncompensable rating assigned for lung cancer from July 1, 2024.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and lung cancer did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's lung cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his service at the Korean DMZ.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer as there was no persuasive evidence of in-service exposure to asbestos or other chemicals, and the Veteran's current diagnosis is not related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and lack of development regarding the Veteran's exposure claims. The claim will be further investigated, including a dose assessment for possible radiation or cleaning agent exposures during service.

The Veteran's lung cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his service at the Korean DMZ.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for lung cancer residuals from November 1, 2015, to January 14, 2020 is being remanded due to the need for a more accurate medical opinion regarding his disability level.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship of the Veteran's lung cancer to his in-service toxic exposure. An addendum opinion is needed to determine if there is a link between service and the Veteran's condition.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of Beneficiary Travel mileage expenses to a Kansas City VAMC on December 11, 2023, is granted due to the travel being related to his service-connected disabilities and he was timely in filing his claim.