Lung cancer Board decisions

The veteran's service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, colon cancer, lung cancer, and residual painful scars of the neck was granted with an effective date of December 7, 2021. However, higher ratings were denied.

The Veteran's lung disorder, including lung cancer and COPD, is remanded for further development due to procedural errors in the previous rating decisions. The case will be returned to the Board for readjudication after all necessary evidence has been obtained.

The Board denied service connection for right foot, left foot, and sleep apnea disabilities due to lack of current diagnoses. The claims for carotid artery blockage, residuals of lung cancer, residuals of neck cancer, and acquired psychiatric disability were remanded for further action.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and hypertension due to exposure to herbicide agents and Camp Lejeune contaminated water. The Board needs more information to verify the veteran's claimed exposure.

The veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes was granted. The claims for neuropathy in both lower extremities and lung cancer were remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's left lung cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.,Service connection for colon cancer is granted based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board has found that the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, combined with his inservice occupation as a motor vehicle operator and post-service occupation as a flight safety inspector, is nearly in equipoise with his terminal lung cancer. Therefore, service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new and relevant evidence for further review, including verification of service in Southwest Asia and potential toxic exposure during firefighting at Fort Knox.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran was granted service connection for cholangiocarcinoma and lung cancer effective October 25, 2012.,Special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is also awarded effective October 25, 2012.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lung cancer is etiologically related to his in-service exposure to asbestos, and thus service connection for non-small cell lung cancer, adenocarcinoma type of the right lung status post lobectomy is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for s/p lung cancer with lobectomy is denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for a heart disability due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during military service.

The Board denied service connection for non-small cell lung cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and exposure to jet fuels and other chemicals during active duty.

The Veteran's lung cancer is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam service.,The cause of the Veteran's death, respiratory failure, is also found to be related to his service-connected lung cancer.

The Veteran's lung cancer is granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his time at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand.

The Veteran was awarded SMC(o) based on the presence of two distinct disabilities that required regular aid and attendance, including 24-hour care by caretakers under supervision of licensed professionals. The Veteran is also entitled to a higher level of SMC(r)(2) due to his need for daily personal health-care services provided on a daily basis in his home by a person who is licensed to provide such services or under the regular supervision of a licensed health-care professional.

The Veteran's cause of death, hypoxic respiratory failure, was found to be caused by or as a consequence of his service-connected lung cancer. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death based on evidence that the Veteran's lung cancer was due to asbestos exposure during service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a lung disorder, including lung cancer, spots on lungs, and COPD, was dismissed as the issue remained pending under VA's Legacy appeals system. The case will be reconsidered in the Legacy system.

Service connection for prostate cancer is granted under the PACT Act. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy, bone cancer in spine, brain stem cancer, and lung cancer are remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's lung cancer is granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.,Service connection for prostate cancer is dismissed due to the Veteran not filing a VA Form 10182 within one year of receiving notification of the decision.