Lung cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's lung cancer, which caused his death in 2004, was not service-connected because there is no evidence of exposure to environmental contaminants or a service connection for the disease itself.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his lung cancer was not due to exposure to ionizing radiation during service.

The Board has remanded the case for another opinion regarding whether in-service exposure to depleted uranium from being around vehicles destroyed by U.S. munitions hastened the Veteran's death from lung cancer.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for prostate and lung cancers, which he claims are due to exposure to herbicides during his military service. The Board has ordered additional development to verify the Veteran's claimed exposure in Vietnam.

The Board found that the Veteran's terminal lung cancer was not caused or contributed substantially to his death by any service-connected disability, including exposure to Agent Orange. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's death was caused by lung cancer, which is a disease associated with Agent Orange exposure. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death due to his lung cancer.

The Veteran's lung cancer, Type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and chronic kidney disease with renal failure are all presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development regarding in-service asbestos exposure and its potential connection to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's respiratory disorders and psychiatric condition were not shown to be related to service, including exposure to herbicides. The Board denied the claims for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have a confirmed stressor for PTSD, and thus could not establish service connection. The claims for lung cancer and brain cancer were also denied as there was no evidence of a causal relationship to active service.

The Veteran's lung cancer due to asbestosis has been manifested by a Forced Ventricular Contraction (FVC) of 92 percent predicted post-bronchodilator, reflecting mild restrictive lung disease that has remained stable. The criteria for a compensable rating have not been met.

The Veteran's representative has withdrawn the appeal regarding lung cancer, hypertension, and headaches.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the Veteran's lung cancer evaluation from 100% to 10% effective July 1, 2012 was not proper due to the lack of improvement in his condition.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to non-small cell lung cancer, finding that there was no evidence of a service-connected disability and ruling out exposure to Agent Orange or asbestos as a causative factor.

The Veteran has withdrawn all pending claims and appeals. The Board does not have jurisdiction to review these matters as the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran was granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) and lung cancer. He is also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to address the issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an increased rating for residuals of lung cancer. The matter of TDIU will also be addressed on remand.

The Veteran's lung cancer was not present in service or until many years thereafter, and there is no competent probative evidence of a causal connection between the claimed disability and military service or any incident therein, to include any exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure in Thailand and the Veteran's service records do not indicate he had a duty that would have put him near base perimeters. As such, the claim for service connection for cause of death is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lung cancer and bronchitis have been denied on the merits. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for lung cancer, as there is currently no diagnosis of lung cancer. For bronchitis, the Board noted that while asbestos exposure was alleged, there is insufficient evidence to establish a current disability.