Lung cancer decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating and earlier effective dates for service connection of colon cancer and metastatic lung cancer, as the evidence did not support an earlier date than August 10, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for lung cancer and the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that the Veteran's lung cancer was at least as likely as not related to exposure to contaminated water during his service at Camp Lejeune.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, resolving all doubt in the Veteran's favor based on a current diagnosis and credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board dismissed the appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of lung cancer, as it lacks jurisdiction over the claim.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer and right-hand condition, muscle deterioration due to exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no competent and credible evidence to establish exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The appeal concerning service connection for esophageal cancer and lung cancer/lung problems was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted an effective date of September 13, 2019 for the award of Dependency and Indemnity (DIC) for service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's lung cancer was granted a permanent and total disability rating for accrued benefits purposes due to the remote probability of permanent improvement.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's cause of death and entitlement to dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1318, as there was no evidence that the Veteran's lung cancer was related to his military service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board remands the claims for accrued benefits related to service connection for lung cancer and increased ratings for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, as they were pending at the time of the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for cancer of the esophagus and stomach, cancer of the lymph nodes, and lung cancer as they are not etiologically related to active service and did not have their onset during service.

The Board denied entitlement to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 and remanded the issue of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The claims for service connection for headache disorder, sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, COPD, colon cancer, and lung cancer were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for lung cancer residuals due to inadequate examination and need for a more comprehensive evaluation of all respiratory conditions.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and lung cancer as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service exposure to herbicides or that these conditions were related to service. The cause of death was also denied.

The Board granted service connection for left posterior cervical sebaceous cyst excision scar residuals and remanded the claims for other disabilities related to herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for skin cancer, to include melanoma, and remanded the claims for squamous cell cancer of the left tonsil and a compensable disability rating for lung cancer.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for lung cancer, to include as due to water contamination at Camp Lejeune, and remanded the issue of compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for stage 2 lung cancer.