Lung cancer decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for lung cancer, depression, and right shoulder condition were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for any of these conditions.,No VA examination was conducted in this case.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for lung cancer and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance/housebound due to the appellant's death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and will need to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's lung cancer and removal of right lobe, as well as whether it is secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's lung cancer, which was presumed to be service-connected due to his exposure to herbicides during service, is found to have contributed substantially or materially to the cause of death. Service connection for the Veteran's cause of death is therefore granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right lung non-small cell lung cancer and metastasized brain cancer, finding that there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any in-service exposures.

The Veteran's claim for service connection and SMC based on loss of use of the creative organ is granted with an effective date of August 14, 2019. The appeal for increased evaluations for urinary dysfunction, lung cancer residuals, testicular cancer residuals, retro-peritoneum lymph node metastasis, and erectile dysfunction is denied.