Lung cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for breast and lung cancer have been dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lung cancer and kidney cancer are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding chemical exposure during his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected lung cancer results in loss of use of the upper extremities, meeting the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance.

The Board has remanded the claims for lung cancer and brain cancer, as well as TDIU, due to pending development from a U.S. Army Public Health Center.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lung cancer and cause of death due to service-connected disability, finding that there was no evidence linking his lung cancer to in-service exposure or service.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted effective February 12, 2018. The Board has determined that an earlier effective date of November 2, 2012 is warranted for both awards.

The Board has granted service connection for lung cancer and bladder cancer, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to her in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board denied a request for an earlier effective date for DIC benefits due to the Veteran's lung cancer death, finding that the claim was not timely filed and no retroactive award is warranted.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for lung cancer and bone cancer due to new evidence received after the original claims were filed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of service connection claims, specifically regarding a right knee condition and lung cancer. The right knee claim is denied due to lack of evidence linking the current disability to service-connected left knee issues. For the lung cancer claim, additional information about exposure to depleted uranium must be obtained before a decision can be made.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of liver cancer and lung cancer due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board found that the earliest effective date warranted by law is October 22, 2013.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his bilateral hearing loss was remanded due to lack of supporting evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as his respiratory issues from non-small cell lung cancer and scar from lobectomy do not significantly impair his ability to work.

The Veteran's death was attributed to community acquired pneumonia and COPD, which the VA determined were not related to his service. The cause of death is believed to be due to his long-term tobacco smoking.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service aboard USS Mullinnix qualifies as service in the inland waterways or brown waters of the Republic of Vietnam, and therefore he is presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange. As a result, his death from lung cancer and coronary artery disease is considered due to service-connected causes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically regarding the cause of death and whether service-connected coronary artery disease contributed to or aggravated non-service-connected lung cancer.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for lung cancer, which was post-left lower lobectomy surgery, has been dismissed due to the appellant's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with the claim as the appellant is deceased.

The Veteran's lung cancer is presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to an herbicide agent while stationed at Korat RTAFB in Thailand.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of left lung lower lobectomy and scars related to the procedure is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The initial rating of 100% for residuals of lung cancer prior to October 11, 2019, remains granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding whether the Veteran's lung cancer was related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.