Lung cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's lung cancer was granted a 100% evaluation from May 1, 2017 to May 15, 2019. The matter of a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's service-connected lung cancer did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating from November 1, 2018 until November 21, 2022.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for squamous cell lung cancer in remission and right chest scars were denied as there was no evidence of a formal or informal claim prior to August 14, 2018.,Effective dates earlier than August 14, 2018 are not warranted due to the lack of a pending claim at that time.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various lung conditions, atrial fibrillation, squamous cell carcinoma, lymphosarcoma, and lung cancer due to incomplete records and the need for medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's respiratory conditions, specifically COPD. The Veteran is also granted new and material evidence for his claim of service connection for COPD.

The Veteran's cause of death was not due to a service-connected disability, and the Board found that his lung cancer was unrelated to any asbestos exposure in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of lung cancer was received on the day he died. As the criteria for accrued benefits are not met, the appellant is denied substituted benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lung cancer in remission, prostate cancer (remission), tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, myocardial infarction, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted the TDIU on a schedular basis.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's respiratory disorder, finding that his symptoms are related to his military service and resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and the appellant has no legal entitlement to VA benefits based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence from the PACT Act, which requires a TERA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of lung cancer.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as metastatic lung cancer. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding that his lung cancer was related to service, and thus denied service connection for cause of death. Additionally, the Veteran did not meet the requirements for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder was granted service connection. The issues of chronic pain syndrome, tongue cancer, bone cancer, and lung cancer are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's lung cancer residuals are rated at 10 percent prior to February 20, 2020, and at 30 percent thereafter. The Board found the current ratings do not reflect the severity of his symptoms.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's salivary gland cancer and metastatic lung cancer may be related to his service, specifically his exposure to herbicide agents during active duty. However, the VA medical opinion provided was inadequate, so another one is needed.

The Veteran's lung and prostate cancers are related to his exposures to toxic herbicides. Service connection for both disorders is granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act. The claims for kidney cancer, bladder cancer, and peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to lack of VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's lung cancer is granted service connection, as it was related to his in-service exposure to asbestos.,The Veteran's bone cancer is also granted service connection, secondary to his lung cancer.,Service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to his service-connected lung cancer is granted.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for lung cancer, including as secondary to asbestos exposure, due to inadequate medical opinions and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD has been granted. The lung disorder and TDIU claims are remanded due to procedural errors.

The Veteran's appeal on the issues of service connection for lung cancer and kidney cancer was dismissed because his August 2020 VA Form 9 was not timely filed.