Lung cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for lung cancer, depression, and right shoulder condition were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for any of these conditions.,No VA examination was conducted in this case.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for lung cancer and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance/housebound due to the appellant's death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and will need to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's lung cancer and removal of right lobe, as well as whether it is secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's lung cancer, which was presumed to be service-connected due to his exposure to herbicides during service, is found to have contributed substantially or materially to the cause of death. Service connection for the Veteran's cause of death is therefore granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right lung non-small cell lung cancer and metastasized brain cancer, finding that there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any in-service exposures.

The Veteran's claim for service connection and SMC based on loss of use of the creative organ is granted with an effective date of August 14, 2019. The appeal for increased evaluations for urinary dysfunction, lung cancer residuals, testicular cancer residuals, retro-peritoneum lymph node metastasis, and erectile dysfunction is denied.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his lung cancer was related to his service-connected melanoma.

The Board granted an effective date of December 12, 2023, for a 50 percent evaluation of bipolar disorder and remanded the other issues for further development.

The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's liver, lung, brain, and bone cancers in relation to his service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, determining that his fatal lung cancer was related to his military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left lower extremity neuropathy, as well as lung cancer, due to a need for further evidence through VA examinations.

The Board remands the claim for an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's cause of death, including lung cancer and cardio-pulmonary arrest, to address in-service toxic exposures.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions due to a lack of jurisdiction over the claims.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for low back disability and lung cancer due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral lung cancer, cancer of the tongue, and malignant tumor of tonsil and squamous cell carcinoma of the pharynx to obtain a new VA opinion.

The Board remands the claim for an opinion on whether the Veteran's metastatic non-small cell lung cancer was related to in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of testicular, prostate, and lung cancer as the conditions were not incurred during a period of ACDUTRA and are not related to any in-service injury or disease.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for lung cancer to obtain a new medical opinion addressing evidence of the Veteran's cessation of smoking and the gap between his last reported smoking and diagnosis.

The Board determined that the reduction in rating from 100 percent to 30 percent for service-connected lung cancer was proper, and restoration of the 100 percent rating is not warranted. The criteria for entitlement to special monthly compensation based on housebound status have also not been met.

The Board denied service connection for left upper extremity nerve damage, right upper extremity nerve damage, left lower extremity nerve damage, right lower extremity nerve damage, lung cancer, and emphysema.