Lung cancer Board decisions

The appeal for lung cancer, as due to exposure to herbicide agents, is dismissed.,Service connection for myelodysplastic or myeloproliferative neoplasm, as due to exposure to herbicide agents, is granted.,Service connection for strokes or residuals of strokes, as secondary to myelodysplastic or myeloproliferative neoplasm, is granted.,Entitlement to service connection for a kidney condition, as secondary to myelodysplastic or myeloproliferative neoplasm, is remanded.

The Veteran's lung cancer, presumed due to service in Vietnam, is found to be the cause of death. The appellant is granted DIC benefits and their claim for non-service-connected death pension is dismissed as it is considered moot.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for further evaluation of the Veteran's lung cancer.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lung cancer, brain cancer, hemiplegia of the right lower extremity, and seizures due to potential asbestos exposure during active service.,The claim for service connection for hypertension remains denied as there is no evidence linking it to service or secondary to asbestos exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's lung cancer and respiratory disability. The Veteran is presumed to have been exposed to asbestos during service, but there is no direct evidence linking his current conditions to this exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lung cancer is not service connected as it did not result from his in-service exposure to ionizing radiation or a notation of probable chronic lung disease during service. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from December 31, 2015 to June 5, 2019. From June 5, 2019, the Veteran was in receipt of a 100% rating for lung cancer and SMC based on his additional service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.,An earlier effective date of August 20, 2012 has been granted for the grant of service connection for submandible residual scar.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lung cancer and brain cancer, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service. The primary reason given was the Veteran's history of smoking, which is considered a significant risk factor for both lung and brain cancers.

The Board denied service connection for asbestosis, finding that the Veteran's MOS of ship's cook and gunman had a minimal risk of asbestos exposure. The opinion also considered his work in a sheet metal factory but concluded that working there posed a greater risk of asbestos exposure than his military duties.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer and prostate cancer, finding that the conditions were less likely than not caused by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during military service. The opinions of a VA examiner and the Veteran's cardiothoracic surgeon supported this conclusion.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for various conditions, including a cervical spine disability and peripheral neuropathy in multiple extremities. The Veteran's claims are pending further examination and review.

The Veteran's lung cancer, which caused his death, was not service-connected during his lifetime and the evidence does not support a finding that it was otherwise related to service. The Board therefore denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for further medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's lung cancer.

The Veteran was unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, which prevented him from performing tasks involving frequent standing or walking. The Board granted the TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for residuals of lung cancer, including scars and a left upper lobectomy, is being remanded due to worsening symptoms. The case also includes an issue regarding service connection for a rib fracture.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to potential herbicide exposure and/or diabetes mellitus, as well as other conditions. The VA is instructed to verify the Veteran's exposure history and obtain an addendum opinion regarding his diabetes diagnosis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for his cause of death due to malignant melanoma and lung cancer, finding that there was no causal link between these conditions and his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's death was not caused by service-connected conditions, and his PTSD rating is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability during the appeal period.,Service connection for residuals of a lower back injury is also denied, with the Board concluding that the Veteran does not have a current low back disability and it is less likely than not related to his active service.,The claim for service connection for lung cancer is remanded as VA needs to assess radiation exposure during service.