Lung cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's post-surgical residuals of lung cancer have been manifested by pulmonary function tests showing forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV-1) of 76 percent of predicted value; FEV-1/forced vital capacity (FVC) of 84 percent; and diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO) of 49 percent of predicted value. The criteria for a higher rating have not been met.

The Veteran's lung cancer status post right lobectomy has been granted under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151, but the appeal is remanded for additional development including a VA examination and consideration of outstanding records.

The Board found that the Veteran's lung cancer did not manifest in service and was not otherwise etiologically related to service, including exposure to asbestos therein.

The Board has granted service connection for status post lobectomy for lung cancer with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and assigned a 100 percent rating effective September 9, 2004.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his fatal conditions to service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lung cancer, which caused his death, is at least as likely as not related to his exposure to ionizing radiation during service. As such, the claim for service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's lung cancer disability is not etiologically related to service, including exposure to ionizing radiation and/or asbestos.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date than December 16, 2011, for a grant of service connection and a 100 percent rating for non-small cell lung cancer was dismissed as the decision became final upon his death.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse, finding that she did not meet the legal requirements for such status.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lung cancer and asbestos related lung disease are related to his in-service asbestos exposure, which is considered a direct service connection. The cause of death due to bladder cancer and lung cancer is also being addressed.

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, but the issue remains pending as it is not yet decided. The appellant contends that her husband's post phlebitis syndrome caused his death and contributed to lung cancer, which was a factor in his death.

From August 13, 2012 to December 11, 2013, the Veteran's hearing loss was not compensable.,From December 12, 2013 to September 14, 2015, the Veteran received a 20% rating for his bilateral hearing loss.,Since September 14, 2015, the Veteran has been assigned a 10% rating for his bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran died from metastatic lung cancer to the brain. The Board finds that a VA opinion is needed to determine if his death was related to service, specifically his presumed asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran is entitled to a TDIU for the period from September 1, 2011 until July 7, 2016 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the case needs further development to determine if the Veteran was exposed to asbestos during service and to obtain a VA opinion regarding the etiology of his lung cancer.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lung cancer and diabetes mellitus, type II have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran prior to a decision.

The Veteran died from cardiopulmonary arrest and metastatic lung cancer. The cause of death is not service-connected as there was no in-service diagnosis or connection to asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's death was caused by lung cancer, which the Board found to be related to his service-connected asbestosis. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by or related to his service, and specifically denied service connection for the cause of his death due to lack of evidence linking his lung cancer to service.