Lung cancer Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lung cancer and diabetes mellitus, type II, finding no evidence of ionizing radiation exposure or a causal relationship to service.

The Board remands the case to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors by obtaining relevant medical records and a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's cause of death due to lung cancer.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for radiogenic disease (previously described as lung cancer) for further development and clarification regarding the grant of service connection for carcinoid tumors and pulmonary polyps and nodules.

The Board granted service connection for metastasized lung cancer from primary squamous cell carcinoma of base of tongue, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the appellant.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for lung cancer, throat cancer, hypertension, and a heart disorder to verify the Veteran's claimed exposures.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's lung cancer is related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

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.