Lung cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 10, 2011 for a 100% disability rating for right lung cancer is denied. The earliest evidence of lung cancer was found in the January 10, 2012 VA report showing lung nodules on CT examination.

The Veteran's lung cancer is being remanded for an addendum VA examination to determine if it had its onset during military service or is otherwise related to military service, including the lung conditions noted during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's small cell lung cancer is more likely than not associated with his exposure to asbestos, diesel fuel, and possibly silica in addition to his history of smoking during service.

The Veteran's lung cancer, presumed to be caused by his service in the Republic of Vietnam and exposure to herbicides, is found to have caused his death. Service connection for cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the appellant is not eligible for retroactive DIC benefits due to remarriage.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have any service-connected disabilities and was not exposed to herbicides during his military service. The cause of death, lung cancer with congestive heart failure, is not related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's lung cancer and whether it is related to his in-service Agent Orange exposure. The issue remains on appeal as service connection for lung cancer, to include as secondary to Agent Orange exposure, is being considered.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed lung disorders, including COPD, emphysema, and lung cancer, are related to his military service, including exposure to toxins during submarine duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and therefore, denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease, coccidoidomycosis, and lung cancer due to exposure to ionizing radiation were denied as new and material evidence was not presented.,Lung cancer was not shown within one year of separation from service or related to any incident in service.

The Veteran's death was caused by metastatic lung cancer, which the VA examiner linked to his exposure to petrochemicals in service.,The Veteran had arthritis of the knees during service and this condition has been linked to his post-service knee problems.

The Veteran died from metastatic lung cancer, but there is no evidence linking the condition to his military service or any presumptive exposure. The claim for DIC due to the cause of death is denied.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, which is not service-connected. Claims for diabetes and lung cancer were pending at the time of his death but are denied as they do not meet the criteria for direct service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lung cancer and a compensable rating for right great toe dislocation were denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of lung cancer, and the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's right great toe disability warranted a compensable evaluation.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected condition, and thus denied the claim for cause of death.

The Board found that there was no evidence of a lung injury or disease in service, and the Veteran was not exposed to herbicides during active duty. Therefore, service connection for the cause of death due to lung cancer is denied as it does not meet the criteria for direct service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied claims for cause of death benefits, non-service connected death pension benefits, and accrued benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lung cancer, including as due to herbicide exposure, has been granted and is effective October 28, 2008. As the benefit sought on appeal has been granted, there remains no case or controversy regarding this issue.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicides while serving at Ubon RTAFB in Thailand. The case will be remanded for this purpose.