Lung cancer Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lung cancer claim requires additional development due to inadequate medical opinion and missing treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lung cancer, which was denied in 2003 and reopened due to new evidence in 2011, is not eligible for an effective date prior to October 7, 2011 as the original denial became final.

The Board has remanded the issues of SMC based on aid and attendance for accrued benefits purposes and entitlement to higher disability rating for residuals, gunshot wound, right knee. The appellant is asked to provide additional private treatment records from Dr. M.S. from March 2011 through January 2015.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer and heart disability, finding no evidence of in-service events or diseases that could be linked to these conditions. The Veteran's lung cancer was not shown to be related to herbicide exposure, and his heart disability did not manifest within one year after separation.

The Veteran's cause of death, cardio-pulmonary arrest due to metastatic adenocarcinoma, was not related to his military service and therefore the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeals due to the appellant's withdrawal of her claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, atrial fibrillation (claimed as heart condition), and lung cancer.

The Veteran's lung cancer, which caused his death, was not service-connected as it is not presumed to have been incurred due to herbicide exposure in Thailand or any other basis. The Board found no evidence of the Veteran being exposed to herbicides during his time at Takhli Airfield and there were no indications of symptoms related to lung cancer prior to his death.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability. The Board found that the Veteran did not have any service-connected conditions, and his lung cancer was more likely due to smoking rather than exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's stage 4 lung cancer may be related to service exposure to asbestos, but needs further medical evaluation and opinion.

The Board has remanded three issues: service connection for residuals of frostbite in the hands and feet, service connection for cause of death, and a hearing loss claim. The examiner is to provide opinions on whether the Veteran's symptoms are related to service-connected PTSD or anxiety.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange and his cancer.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer, COPD, heart disease, and a right shoulder disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The appeal is dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn her request for a hearing and thus, there are no specific issues to review.

The Veteran's lung cancer is denied as it did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lung cancer and pancreatic cancer due to a lack of definitive evidence regarding exposure to burn pits during service. The cause of death claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's lung cancer, which was presumed to have been caused by radiation exposure during service, contributed substantially or materially to his death. The Board has granted the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings and service connection were remanded due to procedural issues, lack of updated pulmonary function tests, and the need for further development regarding lung cancer.

The Veteran's lung disabilities, including COPD and pulmonary nodule, are being remanded due to insufficient examination. The gall bladder disability is also being remanded for a VA examination. The bone loss of the jaw and dental disability due to abscess are being remanded as well.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's in-service exposure to tear gas and his current lung cancer and COPD diagnoses.

The Board has granted service connection for lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, but the claims of service connection for degenerative disc disease L4-L5 with spinal stenosis and entitlement to a temporary total disability rating are remanded as additional evidence is needed.