Lung cancer Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an etiological opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death, specifically whether his exposure to jet fuel emissions caused or aggravated his renal cell cancer and/or lung cancer.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional service records and researching the Veteran's exposure to herbicides. The appeal will be considered in light of these developments.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for status post left upper lobectomy for lung cancer is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination. Additionally, his rib disorder needs to be evaluated and its relationship to his service-connected condition must be determined.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of non-small cell lung cancer, finding no evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to ensure a complete record is available before deciding the claim of service connection for lung cancer, including exposure to asbestos and/or herbicides.

The Veteran's cancer and hepatitis C were not service-connected, and there is no evidence that they were caused by in-service exposure to herbicides. The Board finds the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's service-connected condition contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to assess the nature and etiology of his lung cancer, COPD, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral tinnitus. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's death is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination. The lung disability issue is also being remanded due to its potential impact on the cause of death claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and private medical records. The Veteran's death from metastatic lung cancer is being evaluated to determine if it was caused or contributed substantially or materially by in-service exposure to AFFF.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding service connection for cause of death and 38 U.S.C. § 1151 claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA treatment records and will obtain all relevant records before deciding the claims.

The Veteran's lung, liver and colon cancers are presumed to be related to his service due to exposure to herbicides. His right thumb injury is granted a 10% rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining new VA examinations and obtaining additional medical records.

The Board finds that the Veteran's currently diagnosed lung disorders are not etiologically related to his in-service asbestos exposure, but rather are more likely due to post-service occupational exposure. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Columbus Community Hospital were not covered by VA or other Federal facilities due to the emergent nature of his condition and the unavailability of VA facilities. The Veteran had coverage under Medicare, making him personally liable for the treatment.

The Board has remanded the case due to a request for a videoconference hearing, and no other decisions have been made regarding service connection claims.

The Veteran's death was caused by metastatic lung cancer, chronic pulmonary obstructive disease, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The appellant seeks service connection for these causes of death based on in-service chest pain complaints and potential herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran's death is being reviewed, but without complete service records and treatment records, it is unclear if his service-connected conditions contributed to his death or are related to military service.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for COPD and granted it. The effective date for the award of service connection for asbestosis, lung cancer, and left upper lobectomy scars is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service-connected lung cancer was received shortly before his death, and he did not have any pending claims at the time of his death. As a result, no accrued benefits are due to the Veteran's surviving spouse.