Lung cancer Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, including asthma, lung cancer, COPD, and tuberculosis. The evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred during active or ACDUTRA military service.

The Veteran's lung cancer and renal cysts are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's metastatic liver cancer, finding that it was caused by his service-connected lung cancer.

The Board has granted service connection for thyroid cancer and lung cancer, both related to the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam. The decision is based on evidence that supports a direct causal link between the Veteran's service and these conditions.

The Veteran's death was caused by metastatic pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, and liver cancer. The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for cancer of the head/neck (mouth) as there was no evidence linking it to service or any related conditions, including exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's lung cancer is not considered a proximate cause of his mouth cancer.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure during service and the etiology of his lung cancer. The claim will be reviewed again with further development.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for the cause of death, finding that lung cancer was not related to service or exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's long history of smoking is considered more significant than any potential exposure.

The Veteran's cause of death, metastatic small cell lung cancer, is denied as there is no evidence to support a connection between the condition and his military service or exposure to asbestos or herbicides.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand. Service connection for lung cancer, asthma, and COPD are denied.

Service connection for lung cancer is granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act. The direct service connection claim remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's lung cancer, presumed related to Agent Orange exposure, contributed to his death. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's lung cancer and type II diabetes mellitus are granted as service connected due to exposure to herbicide agents (including Agent Orange) in Thailand during the Vietnam War era.

The Board has found that further development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed respiratory disorders, including chronic bronchitis, COPD, and lung cancer. The case is being remanded for obtaining additional records and conducting a VA examination.

The Board has not found sufficient evidence to support the Veteran's claim for service connection for lung cancer, and has ordered further development including a clarification of the in-service exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's lung cancer is related to his service, specifically his exposure to asbestos while demolishing buildings. The case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining service personnel records and a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's terminal lung cancer is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for lung cancer is being remanded due to the AOJ not issuing a supplemental statement of the case after completing additional development.

The Board has remanded the cases for a new medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's esophageal cancer, right lung cancer and right lung lobectomy, and left lung mass are related to service exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for scars, status post surgery for lung cancer and COPD. The VA Regional Office needs to obtain a medical examination and provide further development.